CNC Machinist/Programmer

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 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 Torrance, CA. 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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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

• Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
• Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
• An hourly wage between $35/hr - $50/hr
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
• 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