Blaster I

Blaster

Location: Equipment & Assembly Facility - Pittsburgh, PA
Pay: $24.38/hr. starting + structured wage progression
Bonus: $500 New-Hire Retention Bonus

Calgon Carbon A Kuraray Company

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on in a skilled industrial environment focused on quality, safety, and precision. Our Blasters will have the opportunity to build their skills across blasting, coating applications, inspections, and equipment operations while meeting industry standards

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

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of experience general labor
• Less than High school education
• Sand Blasting (preferred)

Schedule

• Rotating shift operation (details reviewed during the screening process)
• Overtime opportunities as business needs require

Pay, Bonus & Benefits

• $24.38/hr. starting pay with structured wage progression
• Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shifts
• $500 new-hire retention bonus
  • $500 after 9 months of successful employment
• Excellent benefits starting Day 1
  • Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks)
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing skill development

About Calgon Carbon

With more than 80 years of innovation and 200+ patents, Calgon Carbon designs and manufactures advanced activated carbon solutions used globally. Our Pittsburgh-based Equipment & Assembly facility builds the pressure vessels and systems that make those solutions possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veteran applicants.

Compensation details: 24.38-24.38 Hourly Wage

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