The Boring Company is hiring: Hydraulic Integration Technician (Night Shift) in

Overview

Hydraulic Integration Technician (Night Shift) – Bastrop, TX. In office, Full-time.

The Boring Company is building an underground tunnel network to increase tunneling speed and reduce costs with the goal of enabling Hyperloop adoption and rapid transit across densely populated regions. Our Integration Technicians support the assembly, integration, and testing of parts and systems of Tunnel Boring Machines. This role is on night shift with a schedule of 40-60 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform the build and assembly of mechanical and hydraulic systems, subsystems, and components such as valves, manifolds, and pumps.
• Build, crimp, and test hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Fabricate and install fluid system components from an engineering schematic or drawing.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair tunnel equipment, including the tunnel boring machine.
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul mechanical systems such as pumps, chillers, or gearboxes.
• Support excavation/boring operations up to and including the erection/build of tunnel support lining utilizing a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).
• Work underground and perform various construction related tasks such as rail building, grout pumping, cable pulling, and ring building.
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery (including equipment: forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Effectively communicate with management/supervisors and engineering staff.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
• Setup of safety equipment and work platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of maintenance technician experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certificate or studies related to mechanical or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, SLDs, and CAD drawings (hydraulic and pneumatic drawings a plus).
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mill Wright skills and abilities or industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills).
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and experienced operating at a high degree of urgency.
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root cause of the problem and comes up with a permanent solution.

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 is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.