Welder II LAV; ASME Welders

🚨 Join our August Skilled Trade Hiring Event
- August 11-13

We’re actively hiring Welder II LAV (ASME Welder) for our growing Equipment & Assembly Plant in Pittsburgh.

Qualified candidates selected to move forward will be invited to participate in our hiring process, which includes:

A pre-employment skills assessment

An in-person interview with our hiring teamA hands-on team exercise

An opportunity to learn more about Calgon Carbon and our career opportunities

📅 Interview Dates: August 11–13, 2026
📝 Apply by:
Monday, July 27, 2026 to be considered for this interview event

Applicants whose qualifications best match our current openings will receive instructions on next steps, including the pre-employment assessment and interview scheduling.

Welder II LAV (ASME Welder)

📍Location: Equipment & Assembly Facility – Pittsburgh, PA

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

If you're an experienced welder who takes pride in code-quality welds, pressure vessels, and complex fabrication, this role offers work that challenges your skill - not repetitive production welding.

At Calgon Carbon, our welders fabricate large ASME pressure vessels and piping systems that support critical air and water purification solutions used around the world.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

Support equipment assembly and reconditioning of standard products and small systems

Perform ASME code welding on pressure vessels, piping, and structural components

Weld using FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAWWork with carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys

Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld procedures

Complete ASME weld logs and quality documentation

Pass non-destructive testing (NDT) for pressure-retaining welds

Use overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts safely

Inspect and repair welds to meet code and quality standards

This is hands-on, high-skill welding - not light fabrication or bench work.

On-site weld test required as part of the interview process
Test is aligned with ASME Section IX procedures

Designed to reflect the actual work performed in the shop
Prior ASME code welding experience is required

We believe great welders should show their skill, not just talk about it.

✅ What We’re Looking For

2+ years of experience welding pressure vessels or pipe (FCAW required)
High school diploma or trade school certification (welding 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 $29.79/hour with a structured wage progression program that provides opportunities for scheduled pay increases.Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying shiftsSign-on & Retention Bonus:$500 sign-on bonus at hire and $500 after successfully completing 9 months of employmentTool Allowance:
One-time reimbursement of up to $250 for eligible job-related toolsExcellent 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.

Compensation details:  Hourly Wage

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