Lumber quality control
Resume:
Scott Decker
Hardwood lumber inspector/mill supervisor
Champlain, VA 22438
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I have 15 years inspecting green and kiln dried Hardwood Lumber in various settings as well as 5 years managing all phases of home improvement projects including electrical upgrades. If given the right tools and support I am confident I can accomplish any task given me. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner/Operator
Decker Contracting - Champlain, VA
October 2020 to Present
• General contractor home remodel and repair business electrical, doors & windows etc... ** Quality control, Inspection and training to improve yield and profits while cutting waste for sawmills on contract. Sawmill Supervisor
John Rock/ Rockwood products - Bowling Green, VA
October 2019 to June 2020
Supervise sawmill employees to ensure a safe work environment to manufacture and package a quality product that meets and exceeds company specifications and customer expectations. Inspect lumber for green sales meeting customer expectations. Safely cross train employees on machinery and hold them accountable in following LOTO system and preventative maintenance to improve uptime and production. Hardwood Lumber Inspector
American Hardwood Industries - Waynesboro, VA
April 2019 to October 2019
Inspect all incoming Green Lumber to ensure quality meets purchase order specs. Also Inspect kiln dried lumber to fulfill sales expectations. Oversee employees to accomplish task at hand in a safe timely manner.
Hardwood lumber inspector
Gutchess lumber company - Freedom, NY
February 2012 to October 2018
Inspect lumber according to NHLA rules to meet customer order specs. Also help maintain a consistent flow of production which includes routine maintenance of machinery and supervision of sawmill green line crew. Can operate most equipment in sawmill trim saw,edger,forklift etc... General Contractor
Self employed - Arcade, NY
2008 to 2018
I covered all aspects of home remodel interior and exterior. I have done a handful of electrical panel upgrades and entire house wiring right to the meter. Install windows,doors,siding, roofs, decks etc... I overseen and managed 4 employees.
Hardwood lumber inspector
Potter lumber company - Allegany, NY
December 2014 to December 2015
Inspect green and kiln dried lumber according to NHLA specs as well as proprietary grade specs per customer request. Also worked in kilns as an assistant doing daily sample checks and entering info. Into computer to ensure proper schedule is maintained for each species being kiln dried. Hardwood lumber inspector
Mullican Flooring Inc - Holland, NY
September 2002 to May 2007
Inspect all incoming green lumber to ensure grade and Bdft are accurate according to purchase order specs. Also worked in rough and finish Mills as needed. Hardwood lumber inspector
American lumber company - Holland, NY
December 1998 to June 2001
Grade green incoming lumber to ensure it meets company purchase order specs and if needed settle any claims with supplier by going back through the load with them. Also graded kiln dried lumber. Oversee employees to ensure task at hand is done in safe timely manner. Education
High school diploma in Business
Ten Broeck Academy - Franklinville, NY
September 1990 to June 1994
Skills
• fast learner
• Sales (3 years)
• Time Management (10+ years)
• Data Entry (10+ years)
• Carpentry (5 years)
• Manufacturing Experience (10+ years)
• Quality Control (10+ years)
• English
• Supervising Experience (10+ years)
• Kiln operations (1 year)
• Management Experience (5 years)
• Process Improvement (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Construction (5 years)
• Electrical Experience (3 years)
• Blueprint Reading (5 years)
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Facilities Maintenance
• Assembly (2 years)
• Handyman (10+ years)
• Mechanical Design (1 year)
• AutoCAD (2 years)
• CAD
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Drafting (2 years)
• Maintenance (5 years)
• Plumbing
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Construction Estimating
• Leadership
• Forklift
• Management
• Data collection
• Mentoring
Certifications and Licenses
Hardwood lumber inspector
March 1999 to Present
Architectural and mechanical design/Autocad
April 2003 to Present
Autocad design and blueprint reading
Assessments
Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Highly Proficient
Attention to Detail — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
Full results: Highly Proficient
Mechanical Knowledge — Expert
May 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Expert
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Proficient March 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Proficient
Hydraulic Systems Specialist — Proficient
May 2020
Reading hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting issues in heavy hydraulic machines, not including passenger cars.
Full results: Proficient
General Manager (Hospitality) — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Completed
July 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Completed
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
July 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient July 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Completed
July 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Completed
Analyzing data — Proficient
January 2021
Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Recently sat in on a kiln drying webinar hosted by the NHLA and registered to sit in on 2 more
(Improving Edging & Trimming Practices for Maximum Return) and ( Sawing Hardwood Logs for Grade and Yield) all taught by Dr. Gene Wengert.
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