Description
Safely heat wax to the correct temperature so it melts and becomes a pliable susbtance.
Alternative labels
heat wax
melting wax
desolidify wax
wax melting
warm wax
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Melt wax is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Wax bleacher: Wax bleachers operate and maintain filter presses and tanks, used in wax bleaching, for candle production processes.
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.
Optional skill
Melt wax is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Injection moulding operator: Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.
References
- Melt wax – ESCO
