ISCO Occupation Group 7319.1 Candle Maker

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Candle Maker: Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine. They remove the candle from the mold, scrape off excess wax and inspect the candle for any deformities.

Essential Skills

  • Control Temperature
  • Cool Candles In Baths
  • Insert Wick
  • Drip Candles
  • Shape Candles
  • Candle Making Techniques
  • Fill Moulds
  • Tend Wax Bleaching Machinery
  • Ensure Conformity To Specifications
  • Melt Wax
  • Types Of Waxes
  • Extract Products From Moulds
  • Dye Candles
  • Grade Candles
  • Construct Moulds
  • Use Moulding Techniques


Optional Skills

  • Beeswax
  • Record Production Data
  • Repair Mould Defects
  • Use Heat Gun
  • Ensure Correct Goods Labelling
  • Select Mould Types
  • Maintain Mould Parts
  • Trim Excess Materials
  • Quality Standards
  • Match Product Moulds
  • Ensure Mould Uniformity
  • Order Supplies
  • Add Scent
  • Carve Materials
  • Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
  • Pack Goods


Alternative Names

  • Candle Molder
  • Artisan Candle Maker
  • Artisanal Candle Maker
  • Wax Candle Maker
  • Candle Former
  • Candle Making Machine Operative
  • Candle Making Machine Tender
  • Candle Moulder
  • Candle Making Machine Worker
  • Candle Factory Worker
  • Chandler
  • Candle Inspector
  • Candle Making Machine Operator
  • Candlemaker
  • Candle Production Inspector


Higher Level