Remote Softwood Lumber Grading & Quality Supervisor

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Softwood Lumber Grader / Sawmill Quality Supervisor (Visual Grading) on a contractor basis. The role is remote and focuses on applying specialized visual grading skills to train next-generation AI systems, evaluating softwood lumber for grade calls according to NLGA, WWPA, SPIB, and WCLIB rules.

You will document decision-making processes to support model training. Preferred candidates hold active certification as a softwood lumber grader or sawmill QC supervisor and

Qualifications

• Active or recent certification as a softwood lumber grader or sawmill quality control supervisor from NLGA/WWPA/SPIB/WCLIB is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply industry grading rules with confidence and accuracy.
• Experience providing written and verbal feedback or training on quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess descriptions and images of sawn softwood lumber for accurate visual grading according to NLGA/WWPA/SPIB/WCLIB rules.
• Identify and measure defects such as knots, wane, checks, shake, and warp, and determine grade limits.
• Make clear grade calls on sample pieces based on rulebook criteria with written documentation of decisions.

Skills

Visual grading

Defect identification

Rulebook interpretation

Quality control documentation

Grade stamping familiarity

Job description

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Softwood Lumber Grader / Sawmill Quality Supervisor (Visual Grading) on a contractor basis. The role is remote and focuses on applying specialized visual grading skills to train next-generation AI systems, evaluating softwood lumber for grade calls according to NLGA, WWPA, SPIB, and WCLIB rules.

You will document decision-making processes to support model training. Preferred candidates hold active certification as a softwood lumber grader or sawmill QC supervisor and