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Overview
Candle makers produce candles by preparing moulds, placing wicks, melting and pouring wax, cooling the candle, removing it from the mould and checking the finish.
In job descriptions, look for wax types, wick placement, mould selection, melting, filling moulds, water baths, heat guns, trimming excess wax, mould repair, quality checks, labelling and packing.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Work is hands-on and material-focused. Candle makers prepare moulds, centre wicks, melt wax, pour or machine-fill forms, control cooling and remove candles without damaging shape or surface.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include wax knowledge, mould construction, wick placement, melting temperatures, water-bath cooling, heat-gun finishing, trimming, defect repair, labelling and careful packing.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production volume, handcraft detail, machine use, batch responsibility, product range, quality expectations and whether the role includes stock ordering or small-workshop sales. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior production, workshop supervision, product development, craft entrepreneurship, quality control, packaging coordination or specialization in decorative, scented or custom candles.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention hand pouring, machines, wax blends, mould maintenance, seasonal production, packaging, labels and defect inspection. These details show whether the work is craft-led or production-led.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
candle moulder
candle production inspector
candlemaker
candle former
wax candle maker
candle inspector
artisanal candle maker
candle making machine tender
candle molder
candle factory worker
artisan candle maker
candle making machine operative
candle making machine worker
candle making machine operator
chandler
Occupation group
Handicraft workers not elsewhere classified (7319)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e148e1ed-4f46-40a7-95c9-d6914f664f17 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7319.1 |
| ISCO group | 7319 |
| Concept type | Occupation |