An opportunity is available for a Softwood Lumber Grader / Sawmill Quality Supervisor (Visual Grading) to support AI development and evaluation projects. There are currently 5 openings available.
Job Responsibilities
- Review and assess descriptions and images of sawn softwood lumber for accurate visual grading according to published rules (NLGA, WWPA, SPIB, WCLIB).
- Identify and measure lumber defects including knots, wane, checks, shake, and warp, and determine corresponding grade limits.
- Make clear grade calls on sample pieces based on rulebook criteria, documenting the decision-making process in writing.
- Evaluate grade stamping accuracy and provide feedback on proper application and compliance.
- Analyze grade recovery and quality control scenarios, offering insight into optimization possibilities.
- Reference the specific rule(s) that justify each grade decision, ensuring technical rigor.
- Deliver written and verbal explanations for decisions to support AI model training and development.
Compensation: $20 - $60/hr.
Location / Region: Remote.
Relevant skills include:
- Visual grading to published rules (nlga - wwpa - spib - wclib)
- Lumber defect identification and grade limits (knots - wane - checks - shake - warp)
- Grade stamping
- Grade recovery and qc
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