🚨 Join our August Skilled Trade Hiring Event- August 11-13
We’re actively hiring Blasters for our growing Equipment & Assembly Plant in Pittsburgh.
Qualified candidates selected to move forward will be invited to participate in our hiring process, which includes:
- A pre-employment skills assessment
- An in-person interview with our hiring team
- A hands-on team exercise
- An opportunity to learn more about Calgon Carbon and our career opportunities
📅 Interview Dates: August 11–13, 2026
📝 Apply by: Monday, July 27, 2026 to be considered for this interview event
Applicants whose qualifications best match our current openings will receive instructions on next steps, including the pre-employment assessment and interview scheduling.
Blasters
📍Location: Equipment & Assembly Facility – Pittsburgh, PA
Calgon Carbon is growing—and so can your career. Join a global leader in environmental solutions where the work you do helps improve air and water quality around the world.
💼 Why This Role Matters
This role supports the assembly, testing, reconditioning, and movement of equipment used in environmental protection systems. It’s a hands-on opportunity for someone looking to build skills in a manufacturing and industrial setting.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform abrasive blasting on small tanks and piping systems to meet SSPC surface cleanliness and profile requirements
- Prepare equipment and surfaces for painting and coating through cleaning, solvent wiping, taping, and masking
- Mix and apply paints and linings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and application requirements
- Inspect surface preparation and coating applications for quality, compliance, and defects, making repairs as needed
- Document inspection results, monitor ambient conditions, and verify coating thickness and surface profiles using required gauges and tools
- Operate forklifts and assist with blasting, painting, and other production-related tasks as required
- Maintain compliance with company safety procedures, policies, and quality standards
This role includes varied, active work—no two days look the same.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of general labor experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Sand blasting preferred
- Ability to read basic instructions and drawings
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or shop environment
- Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
- Reliable attendance and teamwork mindset
🕒 Schedule
- Monday–Friday: Day and afternoon shift rotation (details reviewed during interview)
- Overtime opportunities based on business needs
💰 Pay & Benefits
- Starting at $24.38/hour with a structured wage progression program that provides opportunities for scheduled pay increases.
- Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shifts
- Retention Bonus: $500 after successfully completing 9 months of employment
- Excellent benefits starting Day 1, including:
- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks)
- Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Wellness programs and employee events
🌎 About Calgon Carbon
With more than 80 years of innovation and 200+ patents, Calgon Carbon designs and manufactures activated carbon solutions used worldwide for environmental protection. Our Equipment & Assembly facility plays a key role in building and maintaining these systems.
🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer
Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veteran applicants.
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