Examiner, Wood Working

Aliases: Viewer Wood Working, Wood Grader, Workshop Supervisor

Industry/Sector(s): Wood and Carpentry

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Examiner, Wood Working is expected to perform include:

Examining wood and finished wooden articles on completion or at different stages of production and ensuring adherence to prescribed tolerances and specifications
Examining type and quality of wood for grains, knots etc. for grading and ensuring adherence to prescribed specifications
Checking the marking, sawing, shaping, joining, setting, etc. along with drawing or sample using foot rule, calipers and other instruments at various stages of production and ensuring required finish of completed article
Recording defects where noticed, rejecting defective pieces or suggesting rectifications, if possible

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm(OA), One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW)and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

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KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in studying drawings and specifications and noting types of articles to be made
Knowledge of different type and quality of wood
Proficient in identifying and recording defective pieces

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of checking machine set up, blending of patches, inlaying, seasoning of wood and like factors for manufacture of particular items such as sports goods, cabinets, furniture, rifle butts etc.
Knowledge of estimating material and labour cost

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

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SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

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CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

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Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Rarely

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

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REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

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PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Wood manufacturers across India
Construction sites across India

KEYWORDS

Viewer Wood Working
Wood Grader
Workshop Supervisor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7543.0500	Examiner, Wood Working
ISCO 2008	Product Graders and Testers (Excluding Food and Beverages)	NA
NIC 2008	16101; 16109	Sawing and planing of wood; Activities related to saw milling and planing of wood n.e.c.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.theglobaljournals.com/ijar/file.php?val=September_2013_1378216929_3a30e_35.pdf

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