HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
Pathway details are still being reviewed by an editor.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Examine lumber visually for knots, holes, splits and other defects and sort for further drying, trimming or remanufacturing
- Measure lumber using callipers, gauges and tape measures to ensure specified thickness, length and width
- Classify and sort lumber according to industry standards and stamp lumber to indicate grade, wood type, moisture level and other characteristics
- Tally lumber
- Complete and maintain reports.
- Inspect plywood panels, veneer sheets, panelboards, shingles and similar wood products visually for knots, holes, splits, straightness and other defects
- Mark defects and sort for repair or reprocessing
- Measure wood products to ensure conformance to specifications using standard measuring instruments
- Grade and label wood products according to quality standards
- Maintain and complete inspection and grading reports.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Attention to DetailsComputer LiteracyMachineryMonitoring