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 that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will be a full-time member of our Production team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core responsibilities

Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
Operating manual mills and lathes
Programming and operating CNC machinery, up to 5-axis
Contributing to the development of efficient processes within the machining workcenter
Inspecting parts using hand tools to verify dimensions
Mentoring other employees on machining best practices, and consulting on DFM
Assist with keeping critical consumables and tools stocked
Assist with machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Basic qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience in set up and operation of manual mill or lathes
3+ years of experience in programming, set up, and operation of CNC machines
Understand basic G-Code and comfortable making adjustment to feed/speed
Read and understand blueprints, GD&T, notes and tolerances
Ability to stand 6-10 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Bonus qualifications

Experience programming and operating large format 5-axis CNC router machines
Experience using NX or MasterCam software
Familiar with multiple machine control systems
Experience machining non-metallic materials, such as tooling foam or fiberglass panels
Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

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 even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

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.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get