Job Description:

• 1) Examines finished heading and barrelheads for defects to verify conformance to specifications: Measures finished heading and barrelheads, using tape measure and circular gauge, and inspects them for defects, such as knots, wormholes, and defective jointing, to determine and grade quality of work.

• 2) Applies chemical to jointed edges of heading to determine sap line in heading, using cloth applicator.

• 3) Sets aside defective heads for repair.

• 4) Records results of examination and amount of wood used in heading, and submits quality control report to supervisor.

• 5) May inspect and mark centers of heading blanks prior to sawing and be designated Head-Inspector-And-Center Marker.