Aluminum Extrusion Press Maintenance Technician (Field)

Let’s get straight to your questions

What job is this?

A field-based role maintaining and repairing aluminum extrusion presses and their supporting equipment. Between trips, you’ll work in our shop assembling, building, and repairing machinery.

Do I need prior experience?

No experience is required. If you’re mechanically inclined and comfortable with tools, we’ll train you. Big growth potential.

What will I actually do?

• Partner with lead technicians to service, troubleshoot, and rebuild extrusion presses.
• Handle mechanical disassembly/reassembly with attention to detail.
• Support shop projects when not in the field.

What background helps?

• Millwright or industrial maintenance experience.
• Stick and MIG welding.
• Experience in aluminum extrusion environments.

What can I learn here?

On-the-job training can include welding, hydraulics, PLCs, controls, electrical work, and engineering basics—choose your path as you grow.

When will I work?

• Shop: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Field: Varies by customer; weekend work is common due to production schedules. We plan flexibility so you can take time to recharge.

How much travel?

• Typical trips are 4–5 days. Per diem and travel costs are covered.
• Most travel is in company vehicles.
• Large projects can run several weeks; we rotate team members to minimize time away.

What about pay and benefits?

• Starting at $18/hour; total pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and profit sharing.

Which skills and tools will I use?

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

Who is Dunaway?

We’re a family-oriented company with 40+ years designing, building, and upgrading extrusion presses and systems. Our turnkey offerings range from container relines and equipment upgrades to full plant redesigns. With in-house CNC machining to 0.0005-inch tolerances, we deliver precision parts and comprehensive engineering, consulting, installation, and field services. Our footprint spans the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We are the Extrusion Machinery Specialists.

What’s the growth outlook?

We’re expanding our field team now, opening doors for promotions and skill-building. If you like solving mechanical problems and traveling to make a measurable impact, this role is for you.