Welder I

About the Role

If you're looking to build a career in welding, this role provides hands-on experience with fabrication pressure vessels, piping systems, and structural components while working alongside experienced professionals. At Calgon Carbon, you'll develop valuable welding skills, contribute to products that support air and water purification systems, and play an important role in maintaining a safe, high-quality manufacturing environment. This is hands-on, high-skill welding - not light fabrication or bench work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complying with company policy
• Material Handling/Movement
• Welding

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience welding (ASME code welding is preferred)
• High school diploma or GED is required (Associates degree is preferred)
• Ability to pass on-site weld qualification testing
• Ability to read basic instructions and drawings
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and documentation
• 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 $23.07/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.

Hiring Event: August 11–13, 2026 · Apply by Monday, July 27, 2026. Qualified candidates selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a pre-employment skills assessment, in-person interview, hands-on team exercise, and an opportunity to learn more about Calgon Carbon and our career opportunities.