Production Operations Lead Technician

Arc Boats•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. The company has proven its core technology with consumers and is now scaling production of its flagship model, with new models and sectors on the horizon. Arc is extending its platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, and has 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.