Welder

Boring Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a skilled Welder to support underground operations by performing structural repairs, fabrication, and downtime fixes on a TBM and its support systems.

This is a field-based role requiring the ability to work in tight spaces and on rotating shifts, collaborating with mechanics, electricians, and foremen to keep equipment safe, functional, and production-ready.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural or industrial welding, underground or heavy civil construction preferred.
• Proficient in MIG, Stick, and cutting torch applications (GTAW/TIG a plus).
• Ability to work in confined underground spaces, on rotating shifts, and in challenging physical environments.
• Familiarity with fabrication, rigging, and heavy equipment repair.
• AWS or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks on TBM components, muck conveyors, support equipment, and infrastructure.
• Respond to unplanned mechanical failures and perform in-field structural repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and field modification instructions.
• Weld various materials including carbon steel, stainless, and hardened components under underground conditions.
• Support TBM launches, ring rebuilds, machine modifications, and tail shield maintenance.
• Assist with general maintenance and assembly/disassembly tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure all work meets company quality and safety standards.

Skills

Welding

Underground work

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Cutting torch

GTAW/TIG

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.

We're looking for a skilled Welder to support underground operations by performing structural repairs, fabrication, and critical downtime fixes on a hard rock Main Beam TBM and its support systems. This is a field-based role that requires quick thinking, strong technical skill, and the ability to work in tight spaces under demanding conditions. You'll work directly with mechanics, electricians, and foremen to keep equipment safe, functional, and production-ready.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks on TBM components, muck conveyors, support equipment, and infrastructure
• Respond to unplanned mechanical failures and perform in-field structural repairs to minimize downtime
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and field modification instructions
• Weld various materials including carbon steel, stainless, and hardened components under underground conditions
• Support TBM launches, ring rebuilds, machine modifications, and tail shield maintenance
• Assist with general maintenance and assembly/disassembly tasks as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure all work meets company quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural or industrial welding - underground or heavy civil construction preferred
• Proficient in MIG, Stick, and cutting torch applications (GTAW/TIG a plus)
• Ability to work in confined underground spaces, on rotating shifts, and in challenging physical environments
• Familiarity with fabrication, rigging, and heavy equipment repair
• AWS or equivalent certification is a plus

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.