94133
Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
9 › 94 › 941 › 9413
Definition
Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are employed by textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Examine natural, synthetic and hybrid textile, fabric, fur and leather garments or products for conformity to quality standards
- Inspect and grade animal hides and pelts according to size, condition and weight
- Verify fit or size of finished garments and products by measuring or comparing products with samples and patterns
- Mark defects, repair minor imperfections, cut excess materiel using scissors, and remove lint and spots using brushes, lint removers and cleaning solutions
- Grade and sort finished products and tag according to size, style and quality
- Record information on products inspected
- May package products.
Example job titles
- •cloth inspector
- •colour grader - textiles
- •fabric examiner
- •fibre inspector - textiles
- •fur grader
- •fur matcher - fur products manufacturing
- •garment inspector
- •hide and pelt processing inspector
Overview
NOC 94133 covers inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur, and leather products manufacturing. These workers are responsible for examining garments, fabrics, leather, and fur products to ensure they meet quality standards. Typical duties include inspecting materials for defects, grading products based on established specifications, marking faults, and sorting products for packaging or repair. They are employed by garment manufacturers, textile mills, fur tanneries, and leather goods production facilities.
Under the ESDC NOC 2021 framework, this occupation falls under TEER 4. Employment requirements generally include completion of secondary school, along with on-the-job training. Some positions may require previous experience as a production worker within the same manufacturing industry. For Canadian immigration purposes, candidates in TEER 4 occupations may explore pathways such as specific streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant for official legal guidance.
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.