Waterjet Operator in Bastrop, Texas at The Boring Company

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.
Responsibilities:

• Program and operate water jets
• Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets
• Program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles
• Generate multiple part nesting’s and print layouts
• Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections
• Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices
• Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement
• Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap
• Operate machines to hold precise tolerances
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs on the machines to ensure proper operation
• Inspect finished work pieces with proper tools

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, or air grinders
• Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
• Pump rebuild knowledge
• 5 Axis & Tilt A Jet experience
• Flexible working nights/days

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with CNC machine operation
• Able to navigate documentation from production records and database
• Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders
• Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification

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.

CultureWe'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.