Hawboldt Industries is a Canadian-owned, entrepreneurial, globally recognized company located in Chester, Nova Scotia, where we are a fully operational facility with Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing departments all under one roof. We are seeking a Travel Service Technician to join our growing team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for repairing and servicing equipment at our facility as well as at our customers’ sites. When in the plant this position is responsible for working in the assembly department. The position overview is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

- Travel to customers’ sites to troubleshoot and repair equipment
- Oversee the installation of new equipment at customers’ sites
- Test equipment to ensure operating efficiency
- Provide training to customers’ operators on proper operating techniques of equipment
- Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose problems
- Extensive national and international overnight travel

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

- Fluid Power Specialist/Mechanical Engineering Technician/Heavy Equipment Mechanic or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to troubleshoot closed and open loop hydraulic circuits
- Electronics aptitude with exposure to troubleshooting electronic systems an asset
- Able and willing to travel nationally and internationally for extended periods
- 5 - 7 years of field experience servicing heavy equipment
- Proven ability to work well independently as well as train and develop others

Why Work With Us Hawboldt Industries is a Canadian‑owned company located in Chester, Nova Scotia, where we have designed and built custom marine equipment under one roof since 1906. Our machinists work on compelling, non‑production projects, including lightweight aluminum winches for research vessels, launch and recovery systems (LARS) for oceanographic and polar missions, and custom marine cranes, winches, and deck equipment used on workboats, patrol vessels, and scientific platforms worldwide.



Much of our work is one‑off or small‑batch, engineered to meet demanding weight, space, and performance requirements.

How to Apply

Apply to this exciting position by sending your resume.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not considered.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations due to accessibility are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

The above summary is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

No phone calls please.

ABOUT US

Our group of companies provide specialized expertise to help international project teams to manage risks in achieving ambitious goals. Our engineering expertise, professionalism, project management experience and in-house capabilities make us the preferred choice for global engineered material handling solutions for the underground and surface mining, heavy construction, electrical power transmission and distribution, marine and offshore oil & gas sectors.

CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

As a group of companies, we are large enough and diversified enough, having projects which are of significance and large scale, leading to many career growth opportunities for ambitious employees

ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE

We are small enough that each person with ambition and a can-do attitude has the ability to make a significant impact on the business

PROJECTS OF SIGNIFICANCE WORLDWIDE

We are strong enough in the markets we serve to be sought out to participate in high profile projects worldwide that our people are proud to be engaged in and enjoy sharing their stories with family and friends

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

As an employee of Hawboldt Industries Limited, become a team member in the Timberland Group and make a personal impact on some of the world’s most major projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester, NS

📌 Travel Service Technician (Chester)
🏢 Hawboldt Industries
📍 Chester