As a Product Grader, you will need to master following:

• define data quality criteria
• ensure public safety and security
• record survey data

More generally, a product grader is also versed in:

• apply safety management
• create solutions to problems
• define quality standards
• inspect quality of products
• lead inspections
• maintain test equipment
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform sample testing
• prepare samples for testing
• prepare scientific reports
• quality standards

It also helps to know the following:

• check quality of products on the production line
• database quality standards
• define manufacturing quality criteria
• grade engineered wood
• grade pulp
• grading systems
• identify improvement actions
• identify preventive actions
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• analyse production processes for improvement
• apply health and safety standards
• check quality of raw materials
• conduct performance tests
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• manufacturing processes
• non-destructive testing
• oversee quality control
• quality assurance methodologies
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• recommend product improvements
• report defective manufacturing materials
• revise quality control systems documentation
• types of wood
• use technical documentation
• use testing equipment
• work safely with machines
• write technical reports