Production Operations Lead Technician
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- The base salary for this role is S3: $39/hr + lead differential
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
