Description
Use a heat gun to warm up various surfaces such as wood, plastic, or metals to shape them, remove paint or other substances.
Alternative labels
apply a heat gun
use a heat gun
using heat gun
operate a heat gun
handle a heat gun
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use heat gun is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Use heat gun 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.
Heat sealing machine operator: Heat sealing machine operators operate sealing and gluing machines to join items together for further processing or to seal products or packages, using heat.
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.
Furniture finisher: Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish. They apply wood coatings onto wooden surfaces by using different techniques such as brushing or using a spray gun. They choose and apply the right coatings with protective and/or decorative purposes.
References
- Use heat gun – ESCO
