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Apprentice Welder
The Boring Company
Software Engineering
Bastrop, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
Apprentice Welder
Bastrop, TX
PRODUCTION, Fabrication
In office
Full-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.
Our Welder Apprenticeship program is designed to allow candidates with little-to-no welding/metalwork experience to gain exposure to a production environment and on-the-job training as apprentices in the welding trade. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon successful completion of a 90-day part-time probationary period (tenure as a Production Assistant, Material Handler, etc. may contribute to this period).
Responsibilities
- Grinding: Prepare and finish metal surfaces using grinders and other abrasive tools.
- Bevel Preps: Assist in creating proper bevels on metal components for welding preparation.
- Part Hunting: Locate and retrieve missing or misplaced parts to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Shop Cleanliness & Organization: Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.
- Consumables Auditing: Monitor and audit consumable inventory and report shortages.
- Welding Assistance: Perform basic welding tasks under supervision, with increasing responsibility as skills improve.
- Equipment Operation: Driving of general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and safety standards.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- Previous shop or metalwork experience is a plus, but not required.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience operating forklifts, or other heavy equipment.
- Basic understanding of welding processes and tools (FCAW preferred).
- Operation of various power tools such as drills, saws, and grinders, etc.
- Basic skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote).
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.
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