ISCO Specialization 7543.8.2 Lumber Grader
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Types Of Wood
- Examine Lumber
- Record Test Data
- Record Survey Measurements
- Timber Products
- Maintain Test Equipment
- Use Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
- Perform Sample Testing
- Quality Standards
- Operate Precision Measuring Equipment
- Lead Inspections
- Tally Lumber
- Distinguish Lumber Categories
- Grading Systems
- Define Data Quality Criteria
- Wood Products
- Prepare Samples For Testing
- Mark Lumber
- Apply Health And Safety Standards
- Use A Computer
- Monitor Manufacturing Quality Standards
- Distinguish Wood Quality
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Define Quality Standards
- Conduct Performance Tests
- Report Test Findings
- Apply Safety Management
- Construction Products
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Inspect Quality Of Products
- Oversee Quality Control
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Manufacturing Processes
- Grade Lumber
Optional Skills
- Manage Supplies
- Assess Felled Timber Volume
- Revise Quality Control Systems Documentation
- Recommend Product Improvements
- Negotiate Price
- Set Quality Assurance Objectives
- Define Manufacturing Quality Criteria
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Meet Contract Specifications
- Work Safely With Machines
- Liaise With Managers
- Handle Timber
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Assess Felled Timber Quality
- Handle Timber-Based Products
- Wood Cuts
- Woodworking Processes
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Inspect Trees
- Woodworking Tools
- Manufacturer'S Recommended Price
- Use Testing Equipment
Alternative Names
- Head Lumber Quality Grader
- Head Lumber Tester
- Lumber Proofer
- Head Lumber Quality Tester
- Head Lumber Proofer
- Head Lumber Grader
- Lumber Quality Grader
- Lumber Tester
- Lumber Quality Tester
