Is NOC 72104 (Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 72104 is a TEER 2 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 72104?

NOC 72104 (Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters) is a TEER 2 occupation: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 72104?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 2 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 2NOC 72104 Express Entry Eligible

Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 2 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

Trades

LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 2 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters fabricate, assemble, fit and install steel or other metal components for buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, boilers, pressure vessels and other similar structures and products. They are employed in structural steel, boiler and platework fabrication plants and by heavy machinery manufacturing and shipbuilding companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

TEER 2 Explained

TEER 2: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship

Occupations typically requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory experience. These include skilled trades and technical occupations. All are eligible for Express Entry.

Other occupations in Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

Welders and related machine operators