National Occupational Classification, TEER 5
NOC 95101: Labourers in metal fabrication
Labourers in metal fabrication remove excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and perform other labouring activities. Below are the main duties, all 114 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 95101?
NOC 95101 is the code for labourers in metal fabrication in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include blacksmith helper, buffing machine tender - metal products manufacturing, grinder-deburrer and labourer - metal fabrication. It is a TEER 5 occupation (usually a short work demonstration and no formal education), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $24.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 95101
- TEER
- 5: Short work demonstration, no formal education
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $24.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 95101
Labourers in metal fabrication remove excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and perform other labouring activities. They are employed in structural steel, boiler and platework fabrication plants, heavy machinery manufacturing plants, sheet metal fabrication shops, shipbuilding and other metal products manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- blacksmith helper
- buffing machine tender - metal products manufacturing
- grinder-deburrer
- labourer - metal fabrication
- metal cleaner - metal products manufacturing
- metalworking machine helper
- plater helper - metal fabrication
- shipfitter helper
- shotblaster - metal fabrication
- wheelabrator operator - metal products manufacturing
All 114 job titles in the NOC index
aircraft bumper operator, automatic machine polisher - metal products manufacturing, battery lead burner helper, bench grinder - metal products manufacturing, bending machine helper - metal products manufacturing, bit sharpener tender, blacksmith helper, boilermaker helper, brake helper - metal products manufacturing, brazing machine feeder, buffing machine tender - metal products manufacturing, burnisher - metalworking, cartridge parts cleaner - explosives and ammunition manufacturing, chipper - metal products manufacturing, chipper-grinder, chipper-grinder - metal products manufacturing, chisel grinder - metal products manufacturing, coil spring grinder - metal products manufacturing, deburrer - metal products manufacturing, die blanking press operator helper - metal products manufacturing, dresser - metal products manufacturing, drill grinder - metal products manufacturing, drop hammer helper - metal fabrication, fabrication shop helper - metal products, finish grinder - metal products manufacturing, finisher, foundry moulds, firearms cleaner - metal products manufacturing, fitter helper - metal products manufacturing, flame cutter helper - metal products manufacturing, forge helper, forger helper, foundry mould finisher, galvanizer helper, grinder - metal products manufacturing, grinder and sharpener - metal products manufacturing, grinder-chipper - metal products manufacturing, grinder-deburrer, grinder-deburrer - metal products manufacturing, grinder-dresser - metal products manufacturing, grinder-trimmer - metal products manufacturing, hand buffer - metal products manufacturing, hand filer - metal products manufacturing, hand metal filer, heat treater helper, immersion metal cleaner - metal products manufacturing, industrial sheet metal worker helper, labourer - metal fabrication, machine shop bench hand - metal products manufacturing, machine shop helper - metal products manufacturing, mechanical press operator helper - metal products manufacturing, metal bluing cleaner - metal products manufacturing, metal buffer - metal products manufacturing, metal casting finisher, metal cleaner, metal cleaner - metal products manufacturing, metal fabrication worker, metal pickler operator helper, metal polisher helper, metal polishing-plating labourer, metal structure fitter helper, metal-fabricating shop helper, metalworking machine helper, mill roll grinder - metal products manufacturing, mould cleaner - foundry, mould dresser - foundry, nib finisher - metal products manufacturing, nut and bolt assembler - metal products manufacturing, nut and bolt packer - metal products manufacturing, pellet grinder - metal products manufacturing, plate grinder - metal products manufacturing, plate worker helper - metal products manufacturing, plater helper, plater helper - metal fabrication, plating room helper, power hammer helper - metal fabrication, production helper - metal coating, punch press helper - metal products manufacturing, reel wrapper - wire products manufacturing, rigger helper - shipbuilding, sandblaster - metal products manufacturing, sandblaster operator - metal products manufacturing, sandblasting machine tender - metal products manufacturing, shear helper - metal fabrication, sheet metal polisher and buffer, sherardizer helper, shipbuilding fitter helper, shipfitter helper, shipwright helper, shot grinder - metal products manufacturing, shotblaster, shotblaster - metal fabrication, shotblasting machine operator - metal products manufacturing, shotblasting machine tender - metal products manufacturing, slide fastener polisher - metal products manufacturing, soldering machine feeder, structural metal fitter helper, structural steel fitter helper, tank calibrator - metal products manufacturing, trimmer - metal products manufacturing, tumbler tender - metal products manufacturing, tumbling barrel tender - metal products manufacturing, tumbling machine tender - metal products manufacturing, upsetter helper - metal fabrication, welder helper, welder-fitter helper, welder-fitter helper - manufacturing, welding machine operator helper, wheelabrator operator, wheelabrator operator - metal products manufacturing, wire finisher, wire loom helper, wire spooler - metal products manufacturing, wire weaver helper, wrapping machine operator - wire products manufacturing.
Main duties of NOC 95101
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Read and interpret work orders
- Operate metal cleaning equipment such as wheelabrators, deburrers and shotblasters to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other material from surfaces of metal parts, castings and other metal products
- Polish metal products to mirror finish
- Immerse metal products in cleaning solutions
- Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metalworking machine operators or other metal workers
- Transport raw materials and finished metal products manually or using hoists or other devices
- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Load and unload vehicles using hand truck or dolly
- May cut, grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among occupations in this unit group.
- Progression to metalworking machine operator positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 95101 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 5 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 95101 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 5) |
| 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 95101 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 | $18.50 | $24.00 | $32.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.78 | $23.00 | $28.07 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $22.00 | $35.75 |
| New Brunswick | $17.91 | $22.00 | $32.11 |
| Quebec | $19.00 | $24.38 | $31.90 |
| Ontario | $18.00 | $23.00 | $31.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $21.00 | $27.36 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $24.00 | $31.00 |
| Alberta | $19.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.57 |
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 95101 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 95101 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 blacksmith helper?
NOC 95101, Labourers in metal fabrication, a TEER 5 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 95101?
TEER 5. Usually a short work demonstration and no formal education. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 95101 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 5 jobs.
Is NOC 95101 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 95101 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $24.00 an hour, with most wages between $18.50 and $32.50. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 95101 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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