veneer grader

Description

Veneer graders inspect slices of veneer for quality. They look for irregularities, blemishes and production errors, and grade the slices for the desirability of the patterns.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of wood types of veneers quality assurance methodologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

oversee quality control report test findings grade veneer perform sample testing monitor manufacturing quality standards use non-destructive testing equipment record test data prepare samples for testing distinguish wood quality

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage supplies meet contract specifications wear appropriate protective gear record production data for quality control define manufacturing quality criteria recommend product improvements create solutions to problems work safely with machines set quality assurance objectives use testing equipment revise quality control systems documentation liaise with managers check quality of raw materials