Tool Pattern Maker; Aerospace sandcasting

Tool Pattern Maker (Aerospace sand casting) (Bloomington, MN)

Shape the Tooling Behind Aerospace Innovation – Tooling Pattern Maker Opportunity

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is hiring a Pattern Maker at our Bloomington facility—and 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 – $35.00 per hour (DOE)

Bonus:
Up to 5% quarterly bonus potential

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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.

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
• This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and problem-solving within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

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

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

Benefits include:

• $32-35 per hour DOE
• 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

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:

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be…