Pattern Maker (Aerospace casting) (Bloomington, MN)
Consolidated Precision Products, Bloomington, IN, United States
Shape the Tooling Behind Aerospace Innovation - Pattern Maker Opportunity
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is hiring a
Pattern Maker
at our
Bloomington facility
– this is a great opportunity to apply your craftsmanship to precision tooling that supports critical aerospace components used around the world.
If you enjoy working with complex geometries, interpreting detailed prints, and building high-quality tooling that directly supports manufacturing success, this role offers both stability and technical challenge in a respected aerospace environment.
Pay Range:
$32.00 - $34.00 per hour (DOE)
Bonus:
Up to
5% quarterly bonus potential
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Who We Are?
CPP is a
100+ year aerospace manufacturing leader
producing precision aluminum and magnesium components used across commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft platforms worldwide. Our Pattern Makers play a critical role in ensuring tooling accuracy and casting success from the very beginning of the production process. This is your opportunity to contribute to components that help keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day.
What You'll Do?
As a
Pattern Maker , you'll support the creation and refinement of tooling that directly impacts casting quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain pattern tooling, fixtures, and mold components for foundry operations
Integrate gating designs into mold layouts to support casting performance and manufacturability
Produce complex core geometries from engineering blueprints
Interpret both 2D and 3D technical drawings
Establish mold lines and parting geometries using precision handcraft techniques
Support bench work including fixture construction, parting setup, box building, and rigging work
Participate in tooling improvement initiatives and special projects
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace
Follow all safety, environmental, DOT, and HAZMAT procedures
Expand your skills through certifications and career development opportunities
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in
precision craftsmanship and problem-solving within a high-performance manufacturing environment .
What Makes You a Strong Fit?
We're looking for a Pattern Maker who enjoys technical hands-on work and thrives in collaborative foundry environments.
Preferred qualifications:
Associate degree or technical certificate in pattern making or related field
3-5 years of pattern making experience in foundry or tooling environments
Strong ability to interpret 2D and 3D blueprints
Experience supporting mold layout, gating integration, and fixture building
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindset
Willingness to support overtime when needed
What We Offer?
CPP provides a strong compensation package and a stable environment where skilled trades professionals can grow their careers.
Benefits include:
5% quarterly bonus potential
Paid training and educational assistance
401(k) with company match
12.5 days PTO + ESST
Paid holidays
Consistent weekday schedule with early shift hours
A collaborative team environment supporting aerospace manufacturing excellence
If you're ready to apply your pattern making expertise to precision aerospace tooling and be part of a team building components that fly worldwide, CPP Bloomington is ready to meet you.
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is hiring a
Pattern Maker
at our
Bloomington facility
– this is a great opportunity to apply your craftsmanship to precision tooling that supports critical aerospace components used around the world.
If you enjoy working with complex geometries, interpreting detailed prints, and building high-quality tooling that directly supports manufacturing success, this role offers both stability and technical challenge in a respected aerospace environment.
Pay Range:
$32.00 - $34.00 per hour (DOE)
Bonus:
Up to
5% quarterly bonus potential
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Who We Are?
CPP is a
100+ year aerospace manufacturing leader
producing precision aluminum and magnesium components used across commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft platforms worldwide. Our Pattern Makers play a critical role in ensuring tooling accuracy and casting success from the very beginning of the production process. This is your opportunity to contribute to components that help keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day.
What You'll Do?
As a
Pattern Maker , you'll support the creation and refinement of tooling that directly impacts casting quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain pattern tooling, fixtures, and mold components for foundry operations
Integrate gating designs into mold layouts to support casting performance and manufacturability
Produce complex core geometries from engineering blueprints
Interpret both 2D and 3D technical drawings
Establish mold lines and parting geometries using precision handcraft techniques
Support bench work including fixture construction, parting setup, box building, and rigging work
Participate in tooling improvement initiatives and special projects
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace
Follow all safety, environmental, DOT, and HAZMAT procedures
Expand your skills through certifications and career development opportunities
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in
precision craftsmanship and problem-solving within a high-performance manufacturing environment .
What Makes You a Strong Fit?
We're looking for a Pattern Maker who enjoys technical hands-on work and thrives in collaborative foundry environments.
Preferred qualifications:
Associate degree or technical certificate in pattern making or related field
3-5 years of pattern making experience in foundry or tooling environments
Strong ability to interpret 2D and 3D blueprints
Experience supporting mold layout, gating integration, and fixture building
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindset
Willingness to support overtime when needed
What We Offer?
CPP provides a strong compensation package and a stable environment where skilled trades professionals can grow their careers.
Benefits include:
5% quarterly bonus potential
Paid training and educational assistance
401(k) with company match
12.5 days PTO + ESST
Paid holidays
Consistent weekday schedule with early shift hours
A collaborative team environment supporting aerospace manufacturing excellence
If you're ready to apply your pattern making expertise to precision aerospace tooling and be part of a team building components that fly worldwide, CPP Bloomington is ready to meet you.
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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