Candle Maker Job Description

Candle Maker Job Description Template

We are looking to hire an experienced Candle Maker to oversee our candle production facility. As a Candle Maker, you will be responsible for forming candles using a dipping frame or by operating a mechanical dipping rack. You may also be required to hand-form candles, create new patterns, and record production data.

To ensure success as a Candle Maker, you should have strong artistic skills, excellent hand-eye coordination, and in-depth knowledge of wax properties. A top-notch candle maker is both artistic and analytical, able to create both factory standard products and handmade designs.

Candle Maker Responsibilities:

• Stringing candle wicks through a dipping frame according to standard specifications.
• Selecting and preparing wax for dipping containers.
• Pouring molten wax into dipping molds.
• Dipping wicks by hand or with the aid of a dipping mechanism.
• Trimming and dyeing candles to desired specifications.
• Grading candles according to design, size, and color.
• Creating new candle shapes and color designs.
• Recording production data.

Candle Maker Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a Candle Maker.
• In-depth knowledge of candle waxes and their properties including beeswax, palm wax, animal wax, and petroleum-derived waxes.
• Excellent artistic skills.
• Experience with hand-dipping techniques and machine dipping mechanisms.
• Knowledge of dyeing techniques.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical devices.
• A good eye for color and design.
• Ability to work with molten wax and large machinery.
• Ability to stand for long periods.