lumber grader
Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern.
Also called: head lumber quality grader, head lumber tester, lumber proofer, head lumber quality tester, head lumber proofer, head lumber grader, lumber quality grader, lumber tester
- 33
- essential skills
- 21
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7543
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
33- apply health and safety standards
- apply safety management
- conduct performance tests
- construction products
- define data quality criteria
- define quality standards
- distinguish lumber categories
- distinguish wood quality
- ensure public safety and security
- examine lumber
- grade lumber
- grading systems
- inspect quality of products
- lead inspections
- maintain test equipment
- manufacturing processes
- mark lumber
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- operate precision measuring equipment
- oversee quality control
- perform sample testing
- prepare samples for testing
- prepare scientific reports
- quality assurance methodologies
- quality standards
- record survey data
- record test data
- report test findings
- tally lumber
- timber products
- types of wood
- use non-destructive testing equipment
- wood products
Optional skills
21- assess felled timber quality
- assess felled timber volume
- check quality of raw materials
- define manufacturing quality criteria
- handle timber
- inspect trees
- liaise with managers
- manage supplies
- manufacturer's recommended price
- meet contract specifications
- negotiate price
- recommend product improvements
- record production data for quality control
- revise quality control systems documentation
- set quality assurance objectives
- use testing equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
- wood cuts
- woodworking processes
- woodworking tools
- work safely with machines
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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