NOC 2021 · 72010 · TEER 2
NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$40.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 72010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 72010 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 72010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare production and other reports
- Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, helpers and labourers
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- automotive machine shop foreman/woman
- blacksmith foreman/woman
- boilermaker foreman/woman
- boilermaker supervisor
- ironwork contractor
- ironworkers foreman/woman
- machine shop supervisor
- machinists foreman/woman
- machinists supervisor
- maintenance machine shop foreman/woman
- metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor
- sheet metal workers supervisor
- structural metal fitter supervisor
- tool and die inspectors supervisor
- tool and die makers foreman/woman
- welder supervisor
All 80 job titles in NOC 72010
- automotive machine shop foreman/woman
- blacksmith foreman/woman
- blacksmith shop foreman/woman
- boilermaker foreman/woman
- boilermaker supervisor
- boilermaker, plater and structural metal worker foreman/woman
- boilermaking shop foreman/woman
- construction ironwork contractor
- coppersmith foreman/woman
- electric welding pipe mill headwelder
- ironwork contractor
- ironwork supervisor
- ironworkers foreman/woman
- machine shop foreman/woman
- machine shop inspectors foreman/woman
- machine shop supervisor
- machine tool grinding foreman/woman
- machine tool operators foreman/woman
- machining and tooling inspectors foreman/woman
- machining foreman/woman
- machining inspectors foreman/woman
- machining supervisor
- machining tool foreman/woman
- machining tool operators foreman/woman
- machinists and machine tool set-up operators foreman/woman
- machinists foreman/woman
- machinists supervisor
- maintenance machine shop foreman/woman
- metal fabricator foreman/woman
- metal fitters foreman/woman
- metal mould and metal patternmakers foreman/woman
- metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor
- metal shapers foreman/woman
- metal shipwright foreman/woman
- metal-machining inspection foreman/woman
- metalwork forming, shaping and installing contractor
- mould shop foreman/woman - machining
- pattern shop foreman/woman - metal machining
- plate shop foreman/woman
- platework fabricator supervisor
- platework fabricators foreman/woman
- precision instrument machine shop foreman/woman
- production machine shop foreman/woman
- production supervisor - machine shop
- quality control foreman/woman - metal machining
- sheet metal contractor
- sheet metal roofer supervisor
- sheet metal roofing contractor
- sheet metal workers foreman/woman
- sheet metal workers supervisor
- ship riggers foreman/woman
- shipfitters foreman/woman
- shipyard machine shop foreman/woman
- steel fitter foreman/woman - metal fabrication
- steel frame erectors foreman/woman
- steel rigger foreman/woman
- steel structure erectors foreman/woman
- steel structure forming, shaping and erecting contractor
- steel truss erectors foreman/woman
- structural metal erector foreman/woman
- structural metal fabricator foreman/woman
- structural metal fitter supervisor
- structural steel contractor
- structural steel erecting contractor
- structural steel worker foreman/woman
- tool and die inspectors foreman/woman
- tool and die inspectors supervisor
- tool and die makers foreman/woman
- tool and die makers supervisor
- tool and die making supervisor
- tooling foreman/woman
- tooling inspectors foreman/woman
- tooling inspectors supervisor
- tooling supervisor
- toolroom foreman/woman
- welder foreman/woman
- welder supervisor
- welding contractor
- welding supervisor
- zinc roofers foreman/woman
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 72010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28.10 | $40.00 | $55.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.74 | $46.98 | $61.10 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $26.86 | $33.82 | $42.03 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $33.00 | $38.05 | $72.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $33.00 | $38.05 | $72.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $27.00 | $36.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $28.00 | $40.00 | $53.80 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $25.64 | $40.00 | $55.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.04 | $45.00 | $57.67 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $28.00 | $48.94 | $61.86 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $28.85 | $48.30 | $61.34 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 12%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 12%
Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 10%
Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 5%
71% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
19% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 12% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in New Brunswick:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 14%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
63% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
16% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Quebec:
Approximately 4,050 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 9%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
73% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 48% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Ontario:
Approximately 5,600 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 8%
80% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
27% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Manitoba:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36%
Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 12%
81% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
14% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 9%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
79% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
16% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 55% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Alberta:
Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 10%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
70% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
20% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 57% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently.
The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 9%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
81% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
22% of contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 54% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 72010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
- 92023 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
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Questions
NOC 72010: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 72Technical trades and transportation officers and controllersMajor Group
- 720Technical trades contractors and supervisorsSub-major Group
- 7201Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workersMinor Group
- 72010Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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