Production Operations Lead Technician

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon.

Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with > years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll report to the Area Supervisor and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership for composite technicians, coordinating daily work priorities and supporting safe, efficient execution to achieve area goals.
• Mentoring, training, and coaching technicians to develop relevant skills, uphold quality and efficiency, and maintain high morale.
• Acting safety champion of the area, eliminating hazards and driving compliance to PPE standards for the work center, process, or manufacturer specification
• Partnering with Engineering to translate build requirements into clear technician work streams
• Monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating risks to ensure delivery against production timelines - must be a great communicator to all types of stakeholders
• Overseeing the manufacturing of composite (carbon & fiberglass) structures, including trimming, machining, drilling, vacuum bagging, curing, etc.
• Accountable for quality of hardware they oversee, and ensuring adequate training and skillsets of those tasked out for each day

• 2+ years experience leading or mentoring technicians in a production environment
• 3+ years of experience working in a production and manufacturing environment
• Extensive hands-on experience in composites manufacturing
• Proficiency using mechanical and electric hand tools, along with test equipment
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and product data sheets.
• Physically capable of standing 6-10 hours per day and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Adaptable and able to work extended hours when production demands require

• High school degree or GED certification
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Comfortable pushing an intense but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating, clean energy, and the water

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out to the Head of Production and People Partner even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot

The base salary for this role is S3: $39/hr + lead differential

We don’t think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc - because when you’re supported, you do your best work.

• Lead will receive a differential pay
• Ownership - Equity in Arc
• 99% employer-paid health coverage - Medical, dental, and vision
• Arc Water Fund - Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
• Ca…