General Laborer

About the role

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. This role includes varied, active work—no two days look the same.

Location: Equipment & Assembly Facility – Pittsburgh, PA

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive hourly pay. Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shifts.

Schedule

Monday–Friday: Day and afternoon shift rotation (details reviewed during screening). Overtime opportunities based on business needs.