Production Assistant
The Boring Company
Apply to this job Bastrop, TX on site Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
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 are hiring an entry-level, part-time position (20-29 hours/week) to support our production of Tunnel Boring Machines! This may include material handling, powder coating, saw operation, plasma cutter operation, or tapping.
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.
About this role
Summary
Support tunnel machine production with equipment operation, material handling, and manual labor tasks
Job title
Production Assistant
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Bastrop, TX; on-site with travel and outdoor work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
hand toolspower toolsforkliftssafety awareness
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
material handlingmetalworkingequipment operationpowder coatingtapping
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
On-site City