Composite Production Lead & Mentor (Marine)

Arc Boat Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health coverage

Boat days

Parental leave

Bonuses

401(k)

Job summary

Arc Boat Company in Los Angeles is seeking a technical lead to supervise composite technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, translate build requirements from Engineering, and ensure safe, efficient execution to meet production timelines.

You’ll work closely with a lean, high-trust team and report to the Area Supervisor. The role emphasizes ownership, quality, and practical problem solving in a boating and clean-energy setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring technicians in a production environment.
• 3+ years in production/manufacturing settings.
• Extensive hands-on experience in composites manufacturing.
• Proficiency with mechanical and electric hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and product data sheets.
• Physically capable of standing 6–10 hours daily and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak production.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Comfort with a fast-paced pace.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for composite technicians and coordinate priorities.
• Mentor, train, and coach technicians to develop skills and maintain quality.
• Act as safety champion, ensure PPE compliance and hazard elimination.
• Collaborate with Engineering to translate build requirements into clear work streams.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escalate risks to meet production timelines.
• Oversee manufacture of carbon and fiberglass structures, including trimming, machining, drilling, vacuum bagging, curing.
• Ensure quality and maintain training and skills of assigned personnel.

Skills

Tech leadership

Composites manufacturing

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Arc Boat Company in Los Angeles is seeking a technical lead to supervise composite technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, translate build requirements from Engineering, and ensure safe, efficient execution to meet production timelines.

You’ll work closely with a lean, high-trust team and report to the Area Supervisor. The role emphasizes ownership, quality, and practical problem solving in a boating and clean-energy setting.