Job Description

HAWBOLDT INDUSTRIES is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leader in marine cranes, winches, and specialized lifting equipment. We support customers worldwide in the Ocean Science, Defense, Workboat, and Offshore Industries. WE DESIGN IT. WE BUILD IT. Canadian owned, entrepreneurial, globally-recognized, and located in Chester, Nova Scotia. We want people who are hands-on and excited to make an impact on the company, and the industry. We are looking for a Field Service Technician. BY JOINING OUR TEAM YOU WILL

• Gain experience in a medium sized company that designs and builds custom capital equipment; a company who successfully competes with the large, multi-national corporations
• Get valuable work experience and exposure to sales, engineering and manufacturing departments
• Witness the design, building and testing of our equipment and provide service support on some of the biggest projects in the world
• Experience travel and seeing different parts of the globe

POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Service Manager, this position is responsible for repairing and servicing equipment at our facility as well as at our customers\xe2\x80\x99 sites. When in the plant this position is responsible for working in an assembly capacity. The position overview is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

• Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain equipment
• Component selection for repair of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Operate and inspect machines/equipment to diagnose problems
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement
• Participate in the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications
• Domestic and international travel to commission and repair equipment and train customers

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

• Previous hands-on field experience in troubleshooting and servicing heavy equipment
• Mechanical Engineering Technician, or Heavy Equipment Technician, or equivalent experience
• Proven strong mechanical aptitude
• Proven experience trouble shooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical systems
• Controls systems aptitude with exposure to troubleshooting hydraulic systems an asset
• Able to develop a professional relationship with customer while representing Hawboldt
• Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
• Able and willing to travel to customers\xe2\x80\x99 sites for commissioning equipment, training operators, and to troubleshoot and repair equipment

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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 consider. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chester, NS B0J 0A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• mechanical repair: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person