72405
Machine fitters
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- Yes
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Machine fitters fit, assemble and otherwise build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment, including aircraft engines. They are employed in industrial machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams to determine assembly operations
- Fit and assemble prefabricated metal parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment such as construction, farming, and processing machinery, railway vehicles and aircraft engines
- Move and align subassemblies and components using lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes
- Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors or hydraulic assemblies
- Inspect parts, subassemblies and finished products to ensure quality.
Example job titles
- •aircraft engine fitter
- •assembly fitter
- •heavy equipment fitter
- •machine builder
- •machine fitter
- •machine tool builder
- •mechanical fitter
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Machine Fitters are classified under code 72405. This occupation belongs to TEER category 2, making skilled workers in this field eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry system, as well as multiple Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Machine fitters play a crucial role in Canada's manufacturing sector, where they are responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing prefabricated metal parts to construct heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment.
According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the primary duties of NOC 72405 machine fitters include reading blueprints, operating hoisting and rigging equipment, and utilizing power tools to align and assemble machine components. To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways under this NOC code, applicants typically require completion of secondary school, a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of several years of work experience in the trade along with industry certification, depending on the province of destination.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official, up-to-date immigration regulations and requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.