Pattern Maker (Aerospace Manufacturing)

About the role

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is hiring a Pattern Maker at our Bloomington facility. This role offers both stability and technical challenge in a respected aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Strong technical hands-on work ethic
• Thrives in collaborative foundry environments

Skills

• Pattern making
• Foundry operations
• Interpreting technical drawings
• Complex geometry creation
• Fixture and mold building

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Pay Range: $32.00 – $34.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM