2nd Shift Production Operations Lead
About The Position
Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now. Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience. Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast. 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.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a production and manufacturing environment
- Prior experience leading or mentoring technicians in a production 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
- 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
- The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
