General Laborer

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.

KTA has an opening for a motivated inquisitive and mechanically inclined General Laborer to support our Coatings Laboratory. This is a full-time position located at KTA’s corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preparation of laboratory samples including coating application using different methods such as spray, brush or roller;
• Performing standard coating tests;
• Taking ownership of the Coatings Lab, including housekeeping, safety, inventory, and maintenance of equipment;
• Compliance with standard operating procedures; and
• Being an active, engaged employee owner always looking for process improvement opportunities.

This position is open to all candidates with the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
  • Prior related experience will be considered in lieu of a diploma/GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time, type, speak, hear, lift up to 40 or more pounds safely, and wear a respirator; close, color, depth, distance, and peripheral vision with the ability to adjust focus; and manual dexterity to manipulate small objects and instruments.

KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh and offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We strive to recruit, develop, and support people from diverse backgrounds, and are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.