Machinist

About the role

An opportunity has arisen within the Production Department for a Machinist. The successful candidate will be based in Houston, TX and will report to the Production Manager. The Machinist is responsible for executing a broad range of precision machining operations to support the refurbishment of engine components and the fabrication or repair of specialized tooling as needed. All tasks are performed in accordance with established manuals, technical specifications, and process controls to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency in every operation.

Benefits

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all RWG colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Paid Time off

- 11 paid holidays

- Flexible Work Schedule

- 401K Plan

- Medical Plan (HSA available on select plans)

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Dental Plan

- Life Insurance

- Short and Long-Term Disability

- Employee Assistance Program

This an hourly non-exempt position.

An overview of your day

- Operate manual lathes, vertical lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders to machine components to specified tolerances. Independently set up engine components on machining equipment with accuracy and consistency.

- Read, interpret, and apply information from technical drawings and blueprints.

- Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances with exceptional accuracy.

- Follow detailed written instructions, procedures, and process documentation with strong attention to detail.

- Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

- Adhere to all quality standards, specifications, safety regulations, and company policies.

- Comply with all HS&E policies, procedures, regulations and instructions.

- Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

What we need from you

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a manual machinist

- Certificate from college or technical school preferred.

- Perform high degree of quality in all machined parts

- Maintain close tolerances up to .0005”

- High degree of accuracy to required limits on all machined parts

- High degree of accuracy using measurement equipment

Standard Holidays

RWG offers 11 paid Holidays annually.

Flexible Work Schedule

All regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible work schedule, which consists of five (5) workdays of eight (8) hours in one week and four (4) days of ten (10) hours in the second week for a total of eighty (80) hours during two (2) consecutive work weeks. The schedule allows every second Friday to be taken provided the agreed hours of work are fulfilled. Employees can “opt-out” and work the regular work week.

We are the team to deliver

At RWG, we are extremely proud of our people. They make our business the world-leading service provider it is today. We are the leading global provider of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Siemens-Energy industrial aero-derivative gas generators and power turbines. We are authorized to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce marine gas turbines used for marine propulsion. Operators rely on us to deliver exceptional service that lowers lifecycle costs and enhances the performance of their equipment. That’s why we are committed to training and developing our people and nurturing future talent.

Our commitment to Diversity

RWG recognizes the importance and values the qualities, skills and contributions a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from anyone who has the necessary skills to carry out this role.

We value your privacy

RWG treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with the requirements set out under the General Data Protection Regulation. Information on how your data is used and the basis for processing is provided in RWG’s Job Application Privacy Notice.

Closing date for applications is 16 January 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person