National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94133: Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. Below are the main duties, all 104 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 94133?
NOC 94133 is the code for inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include cloth inspector, colour grader - textiles, fabric examiner and fibre inspector - textiles. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $17.50 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94133
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $17.50 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94133
Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are employed by textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers.
Main job titles
- cloth inspector
- colour grader - textiles
- fabric examiner
- fibre inspector - textiles
- fur grader
- fur matcher - fur products manufacturing
- garment inspector
- hide and pelt processing inspector
- leather goods inspector
- leather grader
- quality control inspector - textiles
- shoe inspector
- textile grader
- textile product sampler
- yarn inspector
All 104 job titles in the NOC index
blue-leather grader, boot and shoe grader, boot and shoe inspector, boot and shoe sorter, canvas goods inspector, carpet inspector, cloth examiner, cloth grader, cloth inspector, cloth measurer, cloth sampler, cloth sorter, cloth tester, clothing inspector, cloth-measuring machine tender, colour grader - textiles, colour matcher - textiles, cushion and cover inspector, cushion and furniture-coverings manufacturing inspector, draper, fabric examiner, fabric grader, fabric inspector, fabric manufacturing inspector, fabric sampler, fibre examiner - textiles, fibre grader - textiles, fibre inspector - textiles, finishing inspector - textiles, fitting room inspector - fabric products manufacturing, foundation garments inspector, fur grader, fur matcher - fur products manufacturing, fur sorter, garment final inspector, garment inspector, garment manufacturing inspector, glove and mitten examiner, grader - textiles, greige-cloth examiner, hat fur sorter, hat inspector, hide and pelt processing inspector, hide grader, hide inspector, hide sorter, hosiery grader, hosiery inspector, hosiery pairer, hosiery sizer, inspecting machine tender - textiles, inspector - fabric products manufacturing, inspector - fur products manufacturing, inspector - textiles, jacket manufacturing inspector, knitted fabric inspector, knitting inspector, leather glove examiner, leather goods inspector, leather grader, leather inspector, leather sorter, leather stock inspector, leather tanneries inspector, loom inspector, narrow fabric examiner, parachute inspector - fabric products manufacturing, pelt grader - hide and pelt processing, pelt processing inspector, perch operator, perch operator - textiles, percher - textiles, preshrinking process tester - textiles, quality control inspector - textiles, quality control tester - textiles, quality controller - textiles, roving weight gauger - textiles, sample checker - textiles, sample preparer - textiles, sampler - textiles, seconds inspector-grader, shade matcher - textiles, shirt inspector, shoe inspector, skein yarn examiner - textiles, stocking inspector, swatch checker - textiles, textile grader, textile inspector, textile product sampler, textile products inspector, textile sampler, textile shader, textile tester, thread inspector - textiles, trimming material inspector, warp tension tester - textiles, weaving inspector, wool fleece grader, wool grader, yarn and spun yarn inspector, yarn examiner, yarn inspector, yarn tester.
Main duties of NOC 94133
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Examine natural, synthetic and hybrid textile, fabric, fur and leather garments or products for conformity to quality standards
- Inspect and grade animal hides and pelts according to size, condition and weight
- Verify fit or size of finished garments and products by measuring or comparing products with samples and patterns
- Mark defects, repair minor imperfections, cut excess materiel using scissors, and remove lint and spots using brushes, lint removers and cleaning solutions
- Grade and sort finished products and tag according to size, style and quality
- Record information on products inspected
- May package products.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Work experience in the manufacturing of the products inspected is usually required.
Additional information
- There is limited mobility among the different inspectors and graders in this unit group.
Is NOC 94133 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 94133 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 94133 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.50 | $17.50 | $24.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $19.00 | $24.64 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $24.00 |
| Alberta | $15.75 | $18.73 | $28.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $18.00 | $21.41 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 94133 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a cloth inspector?
NOC 94133, Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94133?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 94133 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 94133 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 94133 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $17.50 an hour, with most wages between $15.50 and $24.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94133 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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