Precision Tooling Pattern Maker (Aerospace Foundry)

About the Role

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.

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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for 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

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. 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.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits

• 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
• 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