Production Assistant

Latent AI; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Latent AI in Bastrop, TX, is hiring a part-time Production Assistant to support the production of Tunnel Boring Machines. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and plasma cutters, powder coating parts, and performing manual labor. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience with hand/power tools or heavy equipment. This role requires attention to detail and a willingness to work in various conditions. The typical schedule ranges from 20-30 hours/week with day and night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment required.
• Detail-oriented and able to work urgently.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for material handling and transfer.
• Operate plasma cutter for production of parts.
• Powder coat parts and prepare metal for welding.

Skills

Experience with hand/power tools

Forklift operation

Detail-oriented

Organized

Manual labor skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Plasma cutter

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Production Assistant (Part-time)

Bastrop, TX

PRODUCTION, Machining

In office

Part-time

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.

We are hiring an entry‑level, part-time position (20-30 hours/week) to support our production of Tunnel Boring Machines! This may include material handling, powder coating, saw operation, plasma cutter operation, or tapping. Day shift is 6AM-4:30PM, night shift is 4:30PM-3AM, with operations Monday‑Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Equipment operation of forklift for material handling and transfer
• Operating plasma cutter for production of parts
• Powder coating of parts
• Drilling and tapping
• Manual labor for relocation of parts, materials, etc.
• Grinding and preparation of metal for welding

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and/or other heavy equipment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and experience operating at a high degree of urgency.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies and industry standards.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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.

Req ID: R172