Machine Operator II

Role summary

Machine Operator II is a full-time role at Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Salary: USD 19–25 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Machine Operator II

Company

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock

Location

Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 19–25 per hour

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-21

Job description

Machine Operator II

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $19.00 -25.00/hour, DOE

Shift: 2 nd - 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Location: Valencia, CA.

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense , Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.

Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.

Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.

Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.

Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.

Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.

Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating rotary converting equipment used for die-cutting, laminating, slitting, rewinding, and web-processing applications, Configure and monitor web handling systems, registration systems, and tension-control systems. This role focuses on producing high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule while meeting both internal and external customer requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to identify quality issues, and flexibility to support multiple functions through cross-training.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and equipment.

Perform machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture loading, and program loading.

Configure and troubleshoot registration systems including Re-Registration and Die-to-Die Registration.

Make machine adjustments, offsets, and tooling changes to maintain machining quality and efficiency.

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and scrap.

Monitor machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and operational performance.

Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, engineering drawings, and specifications

Use precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance and maintain accurate quality documentation.

Submit first article inspection to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineer, and Operations teams to support production goals, tooling improvements, fixtures development, and continuous improvement efforts.

Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to other machine operators.

Cross-train and rotate across multiple workstations to support production needs and efficiency.

Optimize machining processes, including feeds, speeds, tooling, and setup strategies, to improve performance and throughput.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with Supervisors, Production Leads, and peers to support department goals.

Follow all safety standards and procedures, including PPE requirements for a clean room environment.

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Experience using HMI-based machine controls and recipe management systems or the like.

Experience operating and/or setting up Rotary Press converting, die-cutting or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Experience performing machine setups, troubleshooting, product changeovers, process adjustments, and quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawing requirements.

Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gages.

Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets.

Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail and commitment to qu