Welder

The Boring Company; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company is hiring for a night shift welder in Texas to support fabrication and assembly of tunnel boring machine components. The role requires lifting, operating shop equipment, and working extended shifts to meet project timelines.

The position emphasizes safety, blueprints interpretation, FCAW welding in all positions, and working with cranes and forklifts in a heavy construction environment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to weld in all positions and pass weld test (FCAW).

Responsibilities

• Welding assembly and fabrication on large-scale structures and assemblies.
• Effective communication with management/supervisors and engineering staff.
• Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the tunnel boring machine.
• Checking work after completion to ensure drawings are met.
• Driving general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts).
• Setting up welding equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding in all positions

Forklift operation

Effective communication

Power tools handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Rigging equipment

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.

Our weld team is hiring for night shift (5P-5A), though shift flexibility is required. The schedule is currently 48-60 hours/week (12-hour shifts), and may include shifts on Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Welding assembly and fabrication on large-scale structures and assemblies
• Effective communication with management/supervisors and engineering staff
• Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the tunnel boring machine
• Checking work after completion of each operation to ensure it meets drawing specifications
• Driving general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Setting up welding equipment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications (weld symbols)
• Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts
• Ability to weld in all positions and pass weld test (FCAW)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proficiency with various power tools such as drills, saws, and pneumatic die grinders
• Basic rigging skills
• OSHA certification
• Welding certifications
• Experience with GMAW, GTAW, Stainless Steel, Hardfacing
• Familiarity with various metal types and thicknesses
• Ability to work in confined spaces and/or elevated heights

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.

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.