Hard Skills
AdvancedWood Grading Standards ComplianceApplying industry-specific rules and standards to classify cedar shakes and lumber based on quality, grain, and structural integrity.
IntermediateVisual Defect IdentificationThe ability to rapidly detect physical imperfections such as knots, rot, splits, and wane in wood products during high-speed processing.
IntermediateMoisture Content MeasurementUtilizing moisture meters and drying logs to ensure wood products meet specific humidity thresholds required for market stability.
IntermediatePrecision Measuring Tool ProficiencyOperating calipers, tape measures, and thickness gauges to verify that shakes meet precise dimensional specifications.
BasicDocumentation and ReportingMaintaining detailed logs of inspection results, tally sheets, and production counts for inventory and auditing purposes.