Hawboldt Industries

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Join the team at Hawboldt Industries and help lead the assembly of engineered equipment used on some of the biggest and ...
05/27/2026

Join the team at Hawboldt Industries and help lead the assembly of engineered equipment used on some of the biggest and most demanding projects in the world.

🚨 We’re Hiring: Assembly Supervisor
📍 Chester, Nova Scotia
💲 Starting at $38/hour

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

✔ Competitive compensation
✔ Company-match RRSP
✔ Comprehensive benefits package
✔ Professional development opportunities
✔ Be part of a team that values your contributions and recognizes your impact

At Hawboldt, you’ll witness the design, manufacturing, and testing of world-class engineered equipment built for marine, offshore, and ocean science applications.

🌎 SOME OF THE PROJECTS WE’VE BUILT

• LS-24 lightweight aluminum winches for the R/V Shackleford research and hydrographic survey vessel
• 20-ton hose handling marine cranes for Shell Deer Park
• Containerized AUV Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for the University of Gothenburg’s Antarctic mission

🛠 WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Report to the Manufacturing Manager
• Supervise Assembly Department operations
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety standards
• Prepare schedules, assign work, and manage deadlines
• Inspect work to ensure quality and specification compliance
• Maintain ISO 9001 manufacturing standards
• Attend weekly production meetings and report progress
• Provide labour estimates for manufacturing projects
• Support hiring and personnel decisions

👤 WHO YOU ARE

✔ Experienced in heavy equipment manufacturing and leadership
✔ Strong technical understanding of mechanical assembly
✔ Positive, team-oriented leader with a strong work ethic
✔ Passionate about learning, improvement, and problem-solving
✔ Able and willing to work overtime when required
✔ Licensed Millwright, Mechanic, or equivalent experience preferred

📩 APPLY TODAY
https://hawboldt.ca/jobs/assembly-supervisor/

Send us your resume to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please, no phone calls.

Anyone legally authorized to work in Canada may apply. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

From Concept to CommissioningA Relationship That Lasts Decades — 120 Years & CountingFor over a century, Hawboldt Indust...
05/21/2026

From Concept to Commissioning
A Relationship That Lasts Decades — 120 Years & Counting
For over a century, Hawboldt Industries has partnered with the marine, offshore, ocean science, defence, and fishing industries to design, manufacture, and support advanced deck machinery solutions built for demanding marine environments.

From winches and launch & recovery systems to cranes, A-Frames, and specialized deck equipment, every solution is engineered for safety, reliability, and long-term performance at sea.

Built on collaboration and a deep understanding of our customers’ operations, Hawboldt equipment is trusted worldwide for mission-critical marine applications.

Trusted worldwide for mission-critical marine operations.

Heavy Lift Performance Starts with the Right CraneThat’s where Hawboldt Industries delivers.From offshore and shipboard ...
05/06/2026

Heavy Lift Performance Starts with the Right Crane
That’s where Hawboldt Industries delivers.

From offshore and shipboard applications to defense or commercial marine operations, Hawboldt marine cranes are engineered for reliability, precision, and long-term performance in demanding marine environments.

Built for demanding applications:

✔ Heavy lift and subsea operations
✔ Class-certified designs
✔ Explosion-proof configurations available
✔ Active Heave Compensation (AHC) options
✔ Integrated controls and hydraulic systems
✔ Designed, manufactured, and tested under one roof

Whether operating in Arctic conditions, offshore production environments, or deep-sea research missions, Hawboldt cranes are built to keep critical operations moving safely and efficiently.

Hawboldt Industries: Your Marine Experts Since 1906

Our team at Hawboldt Industries had a great time enjoying some delicious Smile Cookies from Lunenburg this morning! 😊🍪Ev...
04/28/2026

Our team at Hawboldt Industries had a great time enjoying some delicious Smile Cookies from Lunenburg this morning! 😊🍪

Even better—every cookie supports an incredible cause. Proceeds are going to Second Story Women's Centre, helping provide vital programs and services for women and families in our community.

Proud to support such an important initiative—one cookie at a time. 💙

At Hawboldt Industries, we’re more than a manufacturer—we’re your single-source integrator.From design and engineering t...
04/28/2026

At Hawboldt Industries, we’re more than a manufacturer—we’re your single-source integrator.

From design and engineering to fabrication and installation, everything happens under one roof. Every project starts by listening closely to our customers, understanding their challenges, and learning their unique needs. Then, through open dialogue and collaboration, we develop solutions that are fully integrated, reliable, and built to perform in the harshest marine environments.

The result: stronger, smarter equipment and confidence at sea.
Learn more: http://hawboldt.ca/

Celebrating International Women’s Day at HawboldtWhile International Women’s Day was officially March 8, today we recogn...
03/09/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Hawboldt
While International Women’s Day was officially March 8, today we recognize and celebrate the women of Hawboldt Industries who help design, build, and support the marine equipment our customers rely on around the world.

Thank you to the incredible women of Hawboldt for the impact you make every day.

Our new Video Section is now live on the Hawboldt Industries homepage.This growing video library showcases Hawboldt’s ca...
02/27/2026

Our new Video Section is now live on the Hawboldt Industries homepage.
This growing video library showcases Hawboldt’s capabilities — featuring launch & recovery systems, marine cranes, and deck equipment in action, along with Factory Acceptance Tests and behind-the-scenes manufacturing from real projects around the world.

Explore:
✅ Real marine, ocean science and offshore projects
✅ LARS, cranes, and deck equipment at work
✅ Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and shop-floor footage
✅ Ocean research and vessel integrations
✅ Over a century of Hawboldt innovation

Founded in 1906 to support the Atlantic fishery, Hawboldt has grown into a global designer and manufacturer of custom marine cranes, winches, and launch & recovery systems engineered for the world’s harshest environments.

Now, you can see that evolution firsthand.

👉 Visit https://hawboldt.ca and scroll down to watch the latest videos.

02/10/2026

Hawboldt Industries is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-built Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) engineered for demanding marine environments.

Hawboldt LARS solutions typically integrate:
• A-Frames
• Umbilical Winches (hydraulic, electric, or hybrid)
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPU)
• Active Heave Compensation

Our systems are fully configurable, with lifting capacities ranging from 1.5 mT to 25 mT, allowing us to tailor each solution to vessel constraints, operational demands, and environmental conditions.

Applications include:
• Deployment and recovery of ROVs
• AUV handling
• Subsea drill operations
• Offshore, oceanographic, research, and other marine operations

Designed, engineered, and built to perform — from concept to commissioning.

For more information, please visit https://hawboldt.ca/

We were pleased to welcome our local MP Jessica Fancy and Parliamentary Secretary Thomas Osborne, ECNL to Hawboldt today...
01/14/2026

We were pleased to welcome our local MP Jessica Fancy and Parliamentary Secretary Thomas Osborne, ECNL to Hawboldt today.

It was a great opportunity to tour our facility and have productive conversations about trade, manufacturing, and Hawboldt’s future growth in Canada.

Thank you to MP Jessica Fancy (South Shore–St. Margarets) and Tom Osborne, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, for taking the time to visit and for your continued support of Canadian manufacturing.

We truly appreciate it.

01/14/2026

Where Engineering Meets Offshore Reliability
When offshore operations can’t afford failure, marine cranes must do more than lift — they must perform, day after day, in the world’s harshest environments. That’s where Hawboldt Industries delivers.

With over a century of marine engineering experience, Hawboldt designs and builds custom marine cranes for workboats, research vessels, offshore energy, fisheries, and specialized vessels around the world.

Learn more by visiting: https://hawboldt.ca/

12/23/2025

✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Hawboldt Industries!
As we close out another incredible year, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to our valued customers, trusted partners, and dedicated team members.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

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220 Highway 14
Chester, NS
B0J1J0

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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