Industrial Service Technician — Extrusion Machinery Maintenance

Industrial Service Technician — Extrusion Machinery Maintenance

Quick answers to your big questions

Do I need experience?

No prior experience is required. If you’re mechanically inclined, comfortable with tools, and eager to learn, we’ll train you.

What will I actually do?

• Assist a lead technician in maintaining and repairing aluminum extrusion presses and supporting systems.
• Work in our shop between trips to assemble, build, and repair equipment.

Where will I work and when?

• Shop schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Field schedule: Depends on customer production windows; weekends are common. We balance workloads to allow time off to recharge.

How much will I travel?

• Most trips are 4–5 days.
• Per diem and travel expenses are covered; travel typically uses company vehicles.
• Large projects can run several weeks—we rotate team members to reduce time away.

What skills do I need to start?

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
• Ability to disassemble and rebuild mechanical assemblies.

What would make me stand out?

• Millwright or industrial maintenance background.
• Welding (stick and MIG).
• Experience with aluminum extrusion presses.

What can I learn here?

Hands-on training to service extrusion presses with optional pathways into welding, hydraulics, PLCs, controls, electrical, and engineering topics.

What’s the pay and what are the perks?

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

What equipment and systems will I touch?

• MIG and stick welders
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Extrusion machines
• PLCs

Which technical abilities are used in the role?

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Working with 120/208/240/480V electrical systems
• Hydraulics
• Electrical diagnostics and repair
• Pipefitting
• Electrical/electronic and high-voltage systems

Why choose Dunaway?

We are a family-oriented company that values time at work and at home. For over four decades we’ve designed, built, and modernized extrusion presses and full systems—from container relines and equipment upgrades to turnkey installations and plant redesigns. Our in-house CNC capability holds tolerances down to 0.0005”, ensuring precision components. We deliver engineering, consulting, installations, and field services, and our systems run across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

We are the Extrusion Machinery Specialists—and we’re growing our field team, opening real paths for advancement.