🚨 Join our August Skilled Trade Hiring Event- August 11-13
We’re actively hiring Welder II LAV (ASME Welder) 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 assessmentAn in-person interview with our hiring teamA hands-on team exerciseAn 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.
Welder II LAV (ASME Welder)
📍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
If you're an experienced welder who takes pride in code-quality welds, pressure vessels, and complex fabrication, this role offers work that challenges your skill - not repetitive production welding.
At Calgon Carbon, our welders fabricate large ASME pressure vessels and piping systems that support critical air and water purification solutions used around the world.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
- Support equipment assembly and reconditioning of standard products and small systemsPerform ASME code welding on pressure vessels, piping, and structural componentsWeld using FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAWWork with carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloysRead and interpret engineering drawings and weld proceduresComplete ASME weld logs and quality documentationPass non-destructive testing (NDT) for pressure-retaining weldsUse overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts safelyInspect and repair welds to meet code and quality standards
This is hands-on, high-skill welding - not light fabrication or bench work.
- On-site weld test required as part of the interview process
- Test is aligned with ASME Section IX proceduresDesigned to reflect the actual work performed in the shop
We believe great welders should show their skill, not just talk about it.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience welding pressure vessels or pipe (FCAW required)High school diploma or trade school certification (welding preferred)Ability to pass on-site weld qualification testingAbility to read basic instructions and drawingsStrong attention to safety, quality, and documentationComfortable working in a manufacturing or shop environmentWillingness to learn and follow safety proceduresReliable 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 $29.79/hour with a structured wage progression program that provides opportunities for scheduled pay increases.Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shiftsSign-on & Retention Bonus: $500 sign-on bonus at hire and $500 after successfully completing 9 months of employmentTool Allowance: One-time reimbursement of up to $250 for eligible job-related toolsExcellent benefits starting Day 1, including:Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage401(k) with generous company matchPaid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks)Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunitiesWellness 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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