The Boring Company
The Boring Company

Production Assistant

TLDR

Operate forklifts, plasma cutters, and tools to produce Tunnel Boring Machine parts through coating, drilling, and metal preparation.

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.

The Boring Company is dedicated to tackling the challenge of gridlocked traffic by innovating underground tunneling systems. With a focus on dramatically reducing tunneling costs and increasing speed, we aim to pave the way for advanced transportation solutions like Hyperloop and efficient transit networks in urban areas.

Founded
Founded 2017
Employees
201-500 employees
Industry
mechanical or industrial engineering
Total raised
$920M raised
Last funding
Raised March 2026
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