NOC 2021 · 72010 · TEER 2

NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

NOC 72010 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

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FSW · CEC · FST

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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.

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Official example 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

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Computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine (CNC/CMM) programmer → 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
Computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer → 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling → 92020
Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing → 92023

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.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTAccepted

This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

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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.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations	2
72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades	2
72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades	2
72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers	2