General Laborer

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is seeking a Manufacturing Laborer for Equipment Assembly in Pittsburgh, PA. This hands-on role supports the assembly, testing, reconditioning, and movement of equipment used in environmental protection systems.

You will work with carbon steel, stainless steel, and plastic pipe (1”–4”), operate forklifts and cranes, and assist with warehousing and receiving. Expect day and afternoon shifts with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits starting on day

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

General/industrial labor experience

Reading drawings

Manufacturing environment

Safety procedures

Attendance and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Laborer – Equipment Assembly

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.