Fabrication Technician (Composites)

What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and ready to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment where everyone takes ownership of their domain.

You will be a full-time member of our Production team, working from our manufacturing facility in Torrance, CA. This role will focus on building, improving, and maintaining composites tooling, alongside a variety of projects.

As a startup, we move fast. You’ll need to be adaptable, but the following responsibilities and qualifications will remain relatively constant.

Core responsibilities

• Performing composites fabrication tasks such as surface preparation, coatings application, wet lay-up, vacuum-bagging, infusion, bonding, trimming, drilling, sanding, and polishing
• Operating a variety of equipment, such as spray guns, adhesive dispensers, saws, and CNC machines
• Commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment used throughout production and test operations
• Advising on the design of tools, assemblies, components, and testing processes
• Contributing to improving workshop standards, protocols, and processes

Basic qualifications

• Strong knowledge of composites fabrication techniques and machine operation per areas mentioned above
• Proficiency using mechanical and electric hand tools
• Experience and basic understanding of assembly techniques
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and product data sheets
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Ability to:
  • Stand for extended periods (6-10 hours per day).
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work extended hours as needed to meet production demands.

Bonus qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passion for boating and clean energy.
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

What we value

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, etc.

Our work environment can be intense, so it's important that our values align. We’d be happy to discuss these further during the interview process.

What you’ll get

• Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
• Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
• An hourly wage between $35.50 - 43.50
• A meaningful equity stake
• An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
• Nearly free health insurance (we cover 99%) and a 401k
• Generous parental leave
• Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
• Boat rides!

Hope to hear from you soon!

The crew at Arc

Salary : $36 - $44