Pattern Maker; Aerospace Manufacturing

Shape the Tooling Behind Aerospace Innovation – Pattern Maker Opportunity

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is hiring a Pattern Maker at our Bloomington facility — an opportunity to apply your craftsmanship to precision tooling that supports critical aerospace components used worldwide.

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

As a Pattern Maker, you’ll support the creation and refinement of tooling that directly impacts casting quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

• 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

A Pattern Maker who enjoys technical hands‑on work and thrives in collaborative foundry environments.

• 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

CPP provides a strong compensation package and a stable environment where skilled trades professionals can grow their careers.

• 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

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

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.