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Blaster I

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Blaster I role at Calgon Carbon Corporation provides an opportunity to work in a skilled industrial environment focused on quality, safety, and precision. This position involves hands-on work with abrasive blasting, coating applications, inspections, and equipment operations to meet industry standards in Pittsburgh, PA.

Key responsibilities

  • 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

Required skills

  • 1+ years of experience in general labor
  • Less than high school education
  • Sand blasting experience preferred
  • Manufacturing operations knowledge
  • Abrasive blasting skills
  • Coating application techniques
  • Surface preparation experience
  • Quality inspection ability
  • Forklift operation skills

What the company offers

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

Skills Required

Company Overview

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Calgon Carbon Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacturing of products for air and water purification applications. With over 80 years of innovation and numerous patents, the company focuses on quality and efficiency in its operations. Read More

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