National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94212: Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. Below are the main duties, all 94 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 94212?
NOC 94212 is the code for plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include fibreglass laminator, plastic bottle trimmer, plastic parts assembler and plastic products fabricator. 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 $21.91 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94212
- 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
- $21.91 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94212
Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft or other manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- fibreglass laminator
- plastic bottle trimmer
- plastic parts assembler
- plastic products fabricator
- plastic products inspector and tester
- plastic tank assembler
- plastics assembler
- plastics inspector
- plastics trimmer
- skylight assembler - plastic products manufacturing
All 94 job titles in the NOC index
aircraft parts assembly repairer - plastic products manufacturing, aircraft plastic panelling assembler, aircraft plastic parts trimmer-assembler, assembly inspector - plastic manufacturing, assembly line inspector - plastic manufacturing, atomizer cap machine tender, automotive door panelling assembler - plastic products manufacturing, blister former - plastic products manufacturing, buffing machine operator - plastic manufacturing, cellophane finisher - plastic manufacturing, compact disc inspector - plastic products manufacturing, composite material laminator, cooler shell assembler - plastic products manufacturing, dicer tender - plastic manufacturing, dicing machine tender - plastic manufacturing, fibreglass filter assembler, fibreglass inspector, fibreglass laminator, fibreglass layup man/woman - plastic manufacturing, fibreglass layup worker - plastic manufacturing, finisher-grinder - plastic manufacturing, floorcovering inset cutter - plastic manufacturing, foam cushion production repairer - plastic products manufacturing, foam cushion reinforcer - plastic products manufacturing, hand belt laminator - plastic products manufacturing, linoleum inspector, linoleum line inspector, linoleum quality control inspector, luggage binding assembler - plastic products manufacturing, marine craft plastic panelling assembler, mould filler-stripper - plastic manufacturing, mould laminator - plastic manufacturing, mould stripper - plastic manufacturing, mould waxer - plastic manufacturing, moulded plastic finisher, moulded plastic inspector, moulded plastic inspector-tester, moulded plastic products trimmer, moulded products finisher - plastic products manufacturing, moulded products stripper - plastic products manufacturing, net applicator - plastic products manufacturing, padded dashboard maker - plastic products manufacturing, plastic and composite worker, plastic ankle piece moulder, plastic bottle trimmer, plastic box maker, plastic case assembler, plastic casket maker, plastic coating fabricator, plastic cutter, plastic material reeler and cutter, plastic packing fabricator, plastic parts assembler, plastic piping fabricator, plastic products assembler, plastic products assembly repairer, plastic products buffer, plastic products fabricator, plastic products finisher, plastic products former, plastic products inspector, plastic products inspector and tester, plastic products laminator, plastic products manufacturing inspector, plastic products trimmer, plastic products vacuum-forming machine tender, plastic reproduction layup worker, plastic sheet finisher, plastic sign trimmer and assembler, plastic tank assembler, plastic template builder, plastic toy assembler, plastics assembler, plastics cementer, plastics cutter, plastics inspector, plastics laminator - plastic manufacturing, plastics trimmer, plate changer - plastic manufacturing, Plexiglas assembler, Plexiglas former, polishing machine operator - plastic manufacturing, quality control inspector - plastic products manufacturing, radome finisher - plastic manufacturing, reeler and cutter - plastic manufacturing, roller repairer - plastic manufacturing, roller repairman/woman - plastic manufacturing, safety goggle assembly repairer - plastic products manufacturing, skylight assembler - plastic products manufacturing, upholstery moulder - plastic manufacturing, upholstery presser - plastic manufacturing, windmill blade assembler, windmill blade inspector, zipper-forming machine tender - plastic products manufacturing.
Main duties of NOC 94212
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plastic products assemblers and finishers
- Operate machines or equipment, or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice and fit plastic materials to form parts and assemblies
- Assemble composite materials on patterns to form parts and assemblies using bonding agents
- Operate spray-gun unit to apply resin mixtures to metal or wooden mould to form plastic products
- Load and operate autoclave oven to cure and bond plastic and composite parts and subassemblies
- Operate finishing equipment to trim, grind or buff plastic products into final form.
Plastic products inspectors
- Inspect manufactured plastic products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments
- Affix seals or tags to approved plastic products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle
- Prepare reports on products inspected
- Make minor adjustments and repairs to products
- May train or assist in training new workers.
Employment requirements
- Secondary school education is usually required.
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for assemblers, finishers and inspectors.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
- Mobility among the various workers in this unit group is possible.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 94212 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 94212 |
|---|---|
| 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 94212 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 | $17.77 | $21.91 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $33.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.46 | $22.98 | $25.22 |
| Quebec | $17.77 | $22.23 | $29.00 |
| Ontario | $18.00 | $21.75 | $27.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.37 | $20.61 | $29.15 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.13 | $20.11 | $26.99 |
| Alberta | $17.75 | $23.70 | $34.65 |
| British Columbia | $18.00 | $20.68 | $36.00 |
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 94212 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 94212 as you write.
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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 fibreglass laminator?
NOC 94212, Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94212?
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 94212 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 94212 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 94212 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $21.91 an hour, with most wages between $17.77 and $30.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94212 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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