Production Operations Lead Technician

Menlo Ventures; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 111,585,600 - 135,004,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Arc

Health coverage

Water Fund

Captain Training

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Team lunches

Job summary

Arc is hiring a hands-on manufacturing lead in Los Angeles to direct composite technicians, translate engineering requirements into actionable work streams, and drive safe, high-quality production execution. You’ll mentor teams, coordinate daily priorities, and partner with Engineering to meet timelines.

We value ownership, empathy, and pragmatism as we scale a groundbreaking electrified maritime platform. This on-site role offers equity, strong benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading or mentoring technicians in a production environment.
• 3+ years in production/manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on experience in composites manufacturing.
• Proficiency using mechanical and electric hand tools, test equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and data sheets.
• Physically able to stand 6-10 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work extended hours when production demands require.

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 PPE compliance.
• Partnering with Engineering to translate build requirements into clear technician workstreams.
• Monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating risks to ensure delivery against production timelines.
• Overseeing the manufacturing of composite structures (carbon & fiberglass), including trimming, machining, drilling, vacuum bagging, curing.

Skills

Production leadership

Mentoring technicians

Hands-on composites manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Safety leadership

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Test equipment

Machining tools

Job description

What we’re building

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

Who we’re looking for

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.

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

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out to the Head of Production and People Partner even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot

What we offer

The 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 values

We 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.