QA Wood Receiving Inspector
Core
Inspecting, grading, and evaluating incoming wood materials to ensure they meet company standards and customer requirements for musical instrument manufacturing.
Role type
QA Wood Receiving Inspector
Builds
Musical instruments (Fender brand)
Domain
Manufacturing / Woodworking
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
wood species recognition, figured material grading, moisture content measurement, shop equipment operation, defect identification, data documentation, physical lifting
Preferred skills
woodworking or forestry coursework, familiarity with wood species and characteristics
Technologies
moisture meters, dry oven, chop saw, tape measure
Responsibilities
Inspect wood to ensure it meets all critical specifications; Measure moisture content utilizing moisture meters and conducting dry oven tests; Identify basic wood species and figure types; Document inspection results accurately and maintain records; Collaborate with other team members to resolve quality or grading issues; Follow all workplace safety policies and participate in safety training
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC