Machinist

The Boring Company; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and视on

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company in Bastrop, TX is seeking a dependable Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts are produced safely, accurately, and on schedule. You will work closely with teammates in a hands-on, quality-focused shop.

Day and night shifts are available with a four 12‑hour week schedule. Candidates should have 2–5 years of CNC experience, be comfortable reading G-code and M-code, and commit to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years experience operating CNC mills or lathes.
• Ability to read G-code and M-code.
• Understanding of machining and shop safety.
• Basic math skills including algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional mills and lathes
• Perform CNC setups, including tool selection, tool offsets, work offsets, and part validation
• Read and interpret G-code and M-code; make basic program edits at the control when needed
• Use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.) to inspect parts during and after machining
• Perform routine machine maintenance and coordinate with support as needed
• Follow safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions or equipment issues
• Maintain attention to detail and contribute to process and workflow improvements

Skills

Reading G-code

CNC milling experience

Math skills (algebra & geometry)

Safety-consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

CNC programming basics

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

As a Machinist, you will play a key role in operating CNC mills and lathes to support our growing manufacturing team. You’ll work closely with teammates to ensure parts are produced safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role offers hands‑on experience, opportunities to learn new equipment, and room to grow as our capabilities expand.

We’re looking for dependable team players who takes pride in quality work, values safety, and enjoys solving problems in a collaborative shop environment. Positions are available on day and night shifts; some schedule flexibility is required. The current schedule is four 12‑hour shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional mills and lathes
• Perform CNC setups, including tool selection, tool offsets, work offsets, and part validation
• Read and interpret G-code and M-code; make basic program edits at the control when needed
• Use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.) to inspect parts during and after machining
• Perform routine machine maintenance and coordinate with support as needed
• Follow safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions or equipment issues
• Maintain attention to detail and contribute to process and workflow improvements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 to 5 years of experience operating CNC mills or lathes
• Ability to read and understand G-code and M-code
• Understanding of machining and shop safety practices
• Ability to perform basic math, including algebra and geometry

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience performing full CNC setups on mills and/or lathes
• Familiarity with Fanuc or similar CNC controls
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• In-process and final inspection experience
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to hold close tolerances (±0.001")
• Experience in a production or fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a shop environment for extended periods
• Willingness to work occasional overtime or weekends as needed

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.