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94123.01 – Lumber graders

Lumber graders inspect and grade lumber to identify defects, to ensure that the lumber conforms to company specifications, and to classify lumber according to industry standards.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Lumber grader
  • Lumber marker

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to efficiently maneuver machinery and equipment while ensuring consistency, minimizing errors and ensuring quality products
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure lumber meets industry standards
  • Near Vision to visually classify and sort lumber according to industry standards
  • Pattern Identification and Perceptual Speed to examine lumber for knots, holes, splits and other defects
  • Independence to prevent conflicts of interest, maintain quality and safety standards and uphold industry trust
  • Knowledge in Forestry to understand tree species, growth patterns and wood characteristics

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility between employers processing similar wood products.

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