Industrial Field Technician — Aluminum Extrusion Systems

Join the team that keeps extrusion lines running

Picture this: a customer schedules a weekend outage to overhaul an extrusion press. You roll in with a lead tech, methodically disassemble key assemblies, replace wear components, verify hydraulics and controls, and help bring the line back online—safely and on time. The following week, you’re in our shop from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM building and repairing equipment for the next project. If you’re mechanically inclined, we’ll teach you the rest.

Mission

Support the reliability of aluminum extrusion presses and associated equipment through field service, preventive maintenance, and precision rebuilds—delivering quality that customers rely on.

Core responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians in inspection, repair, and maintenance of extrusion presses.
• Execute mechanical teardown and reassembly to spec.
• Contribute to shop assembly, builds, and equipment repairs between field assignments.

Baseline qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with proficiency using hand tools.
• Ability to understand how components fit, align, and function in mechanical systems.

Preferred experience:

• Millwright or industrial maintenance background.
• Stick and MIG welding exposure.
• Experience with aluminum extrusion presses and maintenance.

Grow your capabilities

On-the-job training paths include welding, hydraulics, PLCs, controls, electrical systems, and engineering fundamentals. Your curiosity sets the pace.

Travel and schedule

• Shop: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Field: Schedule varies by project; weekend work is common with customer production timelines. We build in flexibility so you can reset after intensive trips.
• Travel: Most trips run 4–5 days with company-covered per diem and expenses, typically using company vehicles. Some bigger jobs span several weeks; we rotate staff to reduce time away from home.

Compensation and benefits

• Starting rate: $18/hour; final pay based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), paid time off, and profit sharing.

Skills and equipment you’ll work with

• Mechanical troubleshooting; pipefitting; electrical and electronic systems.
• Hydraulics; electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• 120/208/240/480 V and high-voltage systems.
• MIG and stick welders; variable frequency drives; extrusion machinery; PLCs.

Why Dunaway

Dunaway is a family-oriented organization focused on balancing work and home life. For 40+ years, we’ve delivered turnkey extrusion solutions—from container relines and equipment upgrades to full system installations and plant redesigns. Our in-house CNC capabilities achieve 0.0005-inch tolerances, supporting world-class components and services. Our installations span the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We are the Extrusion Machinery Specialists. We’re expanding our field team now, creating real opportunities for advancement and promotion.