adjust liquefaction temperature
Adjust the thermostat to obtain the temperature that it is according to specifications required for wax liquefaction.
Wax bleachers operate and maintain filter presses and tanks, used in wax bleaching, for candle production processes.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencespack charcoal
Pack the granulated charcoal on to the facets of the filter press.
pump wax
Pump the molten wax through the filter press.
transfer wax
Transfer the wax from the press into tanks by turning on the valves.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmeasure chemical substance viscosity
Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.
tend wax bleaching machinery
Tend machinery used in candlemaking such as vats and filter presses to bleach wax.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
communicate with external laboratories
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
dump batches
Dump the batches into conveyors making sure the specifications such as the mixing time are followed.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
melt wax
Safely heat wax to the correct temperature so it melts and becomes a pliable susbtance.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencebeeswax
Beeswax composition which comprises esthers, pigment from pollen and propolis. Beeswax properties such as insolubility in water and natural oxidization.
Cross-sector
1 competencecandle making techniques
The characteristics and specifications of candle making techniques which comprise wax melting and candles containers.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceclean mixer
Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.
Cross-sector
4 competencesdrip candles
Drip wicks in heated wax repeatedly to create candles, either by hand or machine.
dye candles
Apply a dye to the candle wax to obtain the desired colour.
shape candles
Cut and trim candles to specified sizes, using handtools such as knives or hand dies.
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.