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NOC 2021 · 94121 · TEER 4
NOC 94121: Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators
NOC 94121 is a TEER 4 occupation. TEER 4 and 5 work does not count for Express Entry, but some provincial and pilot programs accept it.
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TEER level
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Express Entry programs that accept it
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2026 Express Entry categories
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Official job titles under this code
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Pulp mill and papermaking and finishing machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.
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Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- assistant bleacher operator - pulp and paper
- assistant coating operator - pulp and paper
- calender operator - pulp and paper
- cook - pulp and paper
- digester operator - pulp and paper
- embossing calender operator - pulp and paper
- fourth hand - pulp and paper
- graderman/woman - pulp and paper
- grinderman/woman - pulp and paper
- paper machine operator
- paper-coating machine operator
- refiner operator - pulp and paper
- sheeter operator - pulp and paper
- thermomechanical pulp assistant operator
- thermomechanical pulp operator
- winder operator - pulp and paper
- winderman/woman - pulp and paper
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate and monitor paper mill, papermaking and finishing process machinery and equipment such as screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, and washers to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps and equipment such as dryers, laminators, cutters, coaters, calenders and hoists to carry out one or more papermaking and finishing process steps
- Observe equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications
- Communicate with pulping, papermaking and coating control operators to make process adjustments and start up or shut down machinery and equipment as required
- Collect processing samples and conduct titration tests, pH readings, specific density tests and other routine tests on pulp and solutions
- Inspect paper visually for wrinkles, holes, discolouration, streaks or other defects and take corrective action
- Complete and maintain production reports.
What this code means for Express Entry
FSWNot accepted
FSW needs TEER 0–3 work.
CECNot accepted
CEC needs TEER 0–3 work.
FSTNot accepted
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
TEER 4 and 5 work does not count for Express Entry. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept it. Browse pathways →
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Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma in forest products processing or a related subject may be required.
- Completion of several weeks of formal company training and/or on-the-job training is required.
- Previous experience as a labourer within the same company is usually required.
- A certificate in industrial first aid may be required.
- A competency certificate in natural gas may be required.
Good to know
- There is limited mobility among jobs within this occupational group.
- Progression to pulping or papermaking and coating control operator occupations is possible with experience.