General Production Operator (GPO)

Ariel Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Corporation seeks a General Production Operator in Akron, OH, to support the machine shop with manual machining and hand grinding of high-precision components. You will perform quality checks using precision instruments and follow the SAP-based dispatch schedule to align with production needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and a manufacturing mindset. Safety and accuracy in operating heavy equipment are essential for this role at Ariel's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Attention to detail.
• Quality mindset.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.).
• Manufacturing and/or mechanical experience.
• Experience using hand grinders or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Finish and test high-precision parts using manual machines and hand grinders.
• Perform quality checks with precision measuring equipment to ensure part integrity.
• Follow dispatch lists and SAP-based schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Heavy equipment operation

Manufacturing experience

Hand grinders experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Production Operator (GPO) - Machine Shop

LOCATION: Akron, OH, USA

Shifts:

• Friday-Saturday days: 5am-5pm

Job Summary:

General Production Operators (GPOs) at Arielsupport manufacturing by using manual machines and hand grinders. They areresponsible for finishing and testing high-precision parts that we use tomanufacture the world’s best compressors. Quality checks are performed on everypart using precision measuring equipment to ensure the integrity of ourproduct. Production schedules work off of a dispatch list using SAP.

Most GPOs work individually in an assigned workcenter; however, some work centers are team oriented. The type of work centeryou are assigned to depends on the size and type of part you are machining. AtAriel, there are many opportunities within the Machine Shop. Candidates with adesire for career growth and an eagerness to continuously develop their skillsand abilities are the best fit for this open position.

See our facility and work environment here:

https://www.arielcorp.com/company/video-gallery/video.UZEUtpOp.8y6HZmS4.html

Job Responsibilities / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Attention to detail
• Quality mindset
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.)
• Manufacturing and/or mechanical experience
• Experience using hand grinders or similar tools

Benefits:

• Company provided tools
• Yearly boot allowance
• Quarterly cash profit-sharing bonuses
• 401K with company 100% match (up to 6%) AND annual company-paid profit-sharing retirement contribution
• Excellent comprehensive benefit plan - medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life/disability plan
• Corporate location on-site wellness clinic for employees and their dependents enrolled in the comprehensive benefit plan
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time-off program
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt relief programs
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions

Company Culture:

Ariel is the world's largest manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors, meaning our products help fuel the future by moving natural gas from underground to homes and businesses. Ariel’s culture and values are the cornerstone of the way we do business. We hire extraordinary people and invest in their growth, giving our employees the opportunity to build a career in an industry that is powering the world’s energy infrastructure. Our culture of continuous learning in a team-based environment not only enables employee development, but also encourages it.