Who we're looking forWe'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.
What You'll Do- 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 workcenter, process, or manufacturer specification
- Partnering with Engineering to translate build requirements into clear technician workstreams
- 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
Minimum Qualifications- 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
Bonus qualifications- 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
What we offerThe 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
- Captain Training - Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
- 401(k) access - Plan your future
- Semi-annual bonuses - Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
- Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
- Parental leave - Because family comes first
- Boat days - Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
- A chance to define the future of boating
Our valuesWe move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:
- Ownership over both your work and the company's success
- Empathy for colleagues and for customers
- Humility in problem solving and collaboration
- Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
- Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.
We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.
