What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Press Field Service Millwright position at Dunaway?
Extrusion Press Field Service Millwright Imagine starting your week in our shop, assembling and rebuilding precision components, and finishing it on-site at a customer facility helping bring an aluminum extrusion press back online. That’s the rhythm of this role—hands-on work at home base and real-world problem solving in the field. What you’ll do Support a lead technician on the repair and preventative maintenance of aluminum extrusion presses and related equipment.Pitch in at the shop between field assignments to assemble, build, and repair machinery and components. Who succeeds here No experience required—just genuine mechanical aptitude.Comfort with basic hand tools and taking mechanical assemblies apart and reassembling them. Experience that helps (nice to have) Background as a millwright or in industrial maintenance.Welding experience (stick and MIG).Exposure to aluminum extrusion equipment and press maintenance. Learn on the job You’ll receive structured, hands-on training to service and maintain extrusion presses. As your interests grow, we can expand your skill set into welding, hydraulics, PLCs, controls, electrical systems, and even engineering concepts. Schedule Shop: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PMField: Varies by customer needs; weekend work is common to align with production schedules. We plan your time to allow for recharge and flexibility. Travel Typical trips run 4–5 days at a stretch.Per diem and travel expenses covered; most travel is in company vehicles.Occasional extended projects may span several weeks—teams rotate to limit time away. Compensation & benefits Pay based on experience; starting at $18/hour.Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and profit sharing. Tools, systems, and tech you’ll encounter MIG and stick welding equipmentVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Extrusion machinesProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Skills you’ll use or develop Mechanical troubleshootingWork with 120/208/240/480V systemsHydraulic system fundamentalsElectrical troubleshooting and repairPipefittingElectrical and electronic systems, including high voltage Why Dunaway Dunaway is a family-oriented team that respects time at work and at home. For 40 years, we’ve designed, built, and upgraded extrusion presses and systems—from relining containers and equipment upgrades to full installations and plant redesigns. Our in-house CNC capabilities hold tolerances to 0.0005”, supporting the highest-quality components. We also provide engineering, consulting, installations, and field services. Our equipment and systems are installed across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.We are the Extrusion Machinery Specialists. Growth ahead We’re expanding our field team, which means clear opportunities for advancement. Bring your curiosity and mechanical mindset—we’ll help you build a career.
Salary : $18 - $35