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About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician at Westmag, you will keep our production equipment and facilities running at peak performance as we scale manufacturing of drone motors and robot actuators. You will perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical systems, respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, working with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs for production and facility equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults to restore equipment to operational status.
Replace and calibrate worn or failed components including motors, bearings, belts, sensors, solenoids, and production tooling.
Troubleshoot and repair 120V/240V/480V electrical systems and PLC-based equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and P&ID drawings.
Safely isolate and lock out energy sources in compliance with Cal/OSHA 8 CCR §3314 (lockout/tagout).
Maintain compressed air systems, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
Perform minor structural repairs including welding, metal fabrication, and carpentry as needed.
Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and unplanned downtime events.
Identify recurring failure modes and propose root-cause solutions to reduce downtime.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage records in the CMMS.

Requirements

GED, high school diploma, or higher.
3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical systems independently.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments (multimeters, clamp meters, meggers).
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and general shop safety practices.
Hold at least one current, recognized technical certification.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Clear written and verbal communication for accurate work documentation and shift handoffs.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Skills

Mechanical systems troubleshooting
Electrical systems troubleshooting
Pneumatic systems repair
Hydraulic systems repair
Component calibration
120V/240V/480V electrical systems repair
PLC-based equipment troubleshooting
Reading electrical schematics
Reading ladder diagrams
Reading P&ID drawings
Lockout/tagout procedures
Compressed air systems maintenance
HVAC maintenance
Lighting maintenance
Plumbing maintenance
Facility infrastructure maintenance
Welding
Metal fabrication
Carpentry
Hand tools proficiency
Power tools proficiency
Diagnostic instruments proficiency
Electrical safety practices
Shop safety practices
Written communication
Verbal communication
CMMS operation
MIG welding
TIG welding
Forklift operation
Aerial lift operation

Location

South San Francisco

Work Type

On-site
Full-time
On-call

Experience Level

3+ years of maintenance technician experience

Education Level

GED
High school diploma

About the Company

Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators.
The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market.
Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators.
Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors.