Posted 6 months ago
Sandblaster
@ Foremost
Hythe, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a full-time sandblaster at its Hythe, Alberta facility to blast storage tanks, vessels, skids and piping with abrasive media, both internally and externally. The role reports to the Production Manager on site, and the posting offers competitive compensation, health, dental and disability benefits, an RRSP or pension match and paid vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Blast storage tanks, vessels, skids and piping with abrasive media
- Operate and service sandblasting equipment
- Prepare components to be protected from abrasives
- Follow quality control standards and construction specifications
- Assist painters and insulators
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Sandblasting experience preferred, training provided
- Ability to take clear directions verbally and in writing
- Use of hand tools
- Safety training an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Foremost is seeking full-time Sandblasters at our facility located in Hythe, Alberta. The role will be reporting into our Production Manger on site at our Hythe facility. You will be responsible for internal and external blasting with abrasive media on storage tanks, vessels, skids and piping.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and service all equipment associated with sandblasting.
- Use sandblasting equipment with specified media.
- Prepare components to be protected from abrasives.
- Conform to quality control standards and construction specifications, drawings, sketches, layout boards etc. and/or verbal instructions.
- Read, understand, and follow working instructions/directions, policies, and procedures.
- Report status of jobs in progress and upcoming production plans.
- Maintain frequent contact with QC and Production to ensure all blasting requirements are met.
- Follow the company safe work procedures and legislated safety requirements.
- Keep a clean work environment.
- Comply with all WHMIS and environmental regulations regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Assist painters and insulators when needed and any other job-related tasks.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Sandblasting experience preferred but will train the right candidate
- Ability to give and take clear directions, both verbally and written
- Safety training an asset but willing to train as required.
- Highly flexible, with solid people skills and able to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Use of hand tools
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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