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Mechanical Specialist

@ Foremost

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Foremost is hiring a full-time Mechanical Specialist in Calgary, Alberta, reporting to the Mechanical Assembly Foreman. The work is installing, assembling and repairing major and minor sub-assemblies on vehicles and rigs from complex drawings, with day shift Monday to Thursday, 10-hour shifts. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, assemble or repair sub-assemblies in vehicles and rigs
  • Work from complex drawings and verbal instructions without direction
  • Assemble components to required quality and performance
  • Assist less experienced personnel with methods and performance
  • Perform other tasks related to the classification

Requirements summary:

  • Licensed tradesman in the Province of Alberta
  • Complete set of tools for all phases of assembly
  • Safety training an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offTuition supportWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Relocation assistance, Wellness, Paid training

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Foremost

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Full company description

Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.

LinkedIn followers
5,993
People associated on LinkedIn
333
Reported office locations
  • 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
  • 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
  • 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
  • 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
Business categories
  • E-Commerce
  • Brand Marketing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Retail
Other recorded names
  • Foremost
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1965
Open jobs on Jobsy35
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Job description

Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Mechanical Specialist reporting into our Mechanical Assembly Foreman, located at our Facility in Calgary, Alberta.

*Relocation assistance may be provided to a successful candidate *

Responsibilities

  • Work without direction to most complicated drawings, sketches, layout boards, etc., and/or verbal instructions.
  • Install, assemble or repair any major or minor sub-assemblies in any type of vehicle or rig.
  • Assembles components to quality required and accepted performance.
  • Assist less experience personnel with work methods, work habits and performance.
  • Perform other tasks related to his/her classification.

Qualifications

  • Should be a qualified licensed tradesman of the Province of Alberta.
  • Must have a complete line of tools necessary for all phases of assembly.
  • Safety Training an asset but will train as required.

Additional Information

  • This posting is for Day Shift
  • Typical Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 10-Hour Shifts

What we Offer

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
  • Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
  • Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
  • Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
  • Collaborative Team Environment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
  • Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca.

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