National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94150: Plateless printing equipment operators
Plateless printing equipment operators operate laser printers, computerized high speed colour copiers and other printing machines to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, and metal. Below are the main duties, all 58 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 94150?
NOC 94150 is the code for plateless printing equipment operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include colour copier operator, electronic sign maker operator, embossing-imprinting machine operator and laser printer operator. 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 $21.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94150
- 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
- $21.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94150
Plateless printing equipment operators operate laser printers, computerized high speed colour copiers and other printing machines to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, and metal. They are employed in rapid printing services, newspaper and magazine publishing companies, commercial printing companies and in manufacturing and other establishments that have in-house printing facilities.
Main job titles
- colour copier operator
- electronic sign maker operator
- embossing-imprinting machine operator
- laser printer operator
- printing machine operator - printing
- quick print machine operator
- silk-screen printing machine operator
- wallpaper printer
All 58 job titles in the NOC index
balloon printer, blueprint blocker, blueprint developer, blueprinting machine operator, box printer - printing, box, case and lining printer, box-printing machine operator, braille duplicator, braille printer, braille-impressing machine operator, colour and large copier operator, colour copier operator, colour photocopier operator, colour photocopy operator, copy, staple and glue machine operator, die stamper - printing, electronic printing machine operator, electronic sign maker operator, embossing printer, embossing-imprinting machine operator, engraving machine operator - printing, floorcovering printer, glove printer, high speed printer operator, label printer, laser printer operator, machine advertising signs printer, machine marker, machine shotgun-shell printer, machine sign printer, machine sign writer, offline-printing machine operator, photocopying machine tender, plastic printer, pochoir silk-screen printing machine operator, printer operator - printing, printer-slotter operator, printer-slotter tender, printing machine operator - printing, proofsheet approver - printing, quick print machine operator, ruling machine operator - printing, screen print operator, screen printing machine operator - printing, shotgun-shell-printing machine tender, silk-screen printing machine operator, silk-screen tender - printing, silk-screening machine operator, steel die printer, stencil silk-screen printing machine operator, tabulating cards printer, tag-printing machine tender, tape rule printer, transfer machine tender - printing, transfer press operator, wallpaper printer, wallpaper sample sheet cutter-marker, wallpaper sample sheet marker.
Main duties of NOC 94150
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Review work order to determine job specifications, such as ink colour and quantity required
- Set up and make adjustments to printing machine, such as filling ink or paint reservoirs and loading stock
- Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboard of computerized machines
- Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments as required
- Clean machines and replace worn parts.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Completion of college or other specialized courses in printing may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Is NOC 94150 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 94150 |
|---|---|
| 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 94150 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 | $16.55 | $21.00 | $28.75 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.54 | $24.62 | $25.96 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.94 | $19.61 | $25.21 |
| Quebec | $19.05 | $22.38 | $27.38 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $21.75 | $29.00 |
| Manitoba | $19.00 | $20.00 | $22.80 |
| Alberta | $19.80 | $24.60 | $35.79 |
| British Columbia | $19.78 | $25.36 | $31.42 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). 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 94150 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 94150 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the 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 colour copier operator?
NOC 94150, Plateless printing equipment operators, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94150?
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 94150 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 94150 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 94150 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $21.00 an hour, with most wages between $16.55 and $28.75. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94150 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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