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Helical Operator

Applied Engineering
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026

Summary/Objective: The Heli-coil position is part of the finishing team and will install Heli-coils into customer product using electric and manual tooling. This individual will install different types and sizes of threaded inserts and a limited number of dowel pins into various components and must have the ability to follow work instructions, understand basic prints, and use measuring devices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must have a high level of detail, able to measure and visually identify nonconforming conditions and be able to document these instances.
  • Efficiently perform heli-coil operations per work instructions on all customer products.
  • Assists in meeting aggressive work center and company goals by recommending and executing continuous improvement and performing direction given by the area lead and finishing personnel.
  • Accepts change and engages in process improvements by suggesting and implementing ideas in collaboration with the area lead and finishing personnel.
  • Assists in keeping on time delivery by using the automated scheduling system in place and by taking priority direction from area leads.
  • The ability to use small hand tools.
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Specifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess basic computer skills
  • Reading, writing, problem solving, and mechanical skills with hand/eye coordination
  • The ability to teach and train others as needed
  • Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and excellent work ethic.

Post-offer drug screen and background checks are required

Other Information:

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER.

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

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