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Manufacturing Laborer – Equipment Assembly
Location: Equipment & Assembly Facility – Pittsburgh, PA
Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company
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
- Support equipment assembly and reconditioning of standard products and small systems
- Assist with pressure testing of assembled units
- Cut, thread, assemble, and test carbon steel, stainless steel, and plastic pipe (1”–4”)
- Load, unload, and move materials using fork trucks, jib hoists, and overhead cranes
- Assist with receiving, material verification, and warehousing duties
- Weigh and load carbon into small systems as needed
- Maintain and prepare service equipment returned from customer sites
- Use hand tools and small power tools safely
- Perform general shop support duties to maintain a clean, safe work environment
This role includes varied, active work—no two days look the same.
What We’re Looking For
- 0–2 years of general or industrial labor experience
- High school diploma or GED 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 screening)
- Overtime opportunities based on business needs
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with structured wage progression
- Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shifts
- 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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