Magnesium Casting Operator (New Aerospace Manufacturing site opening)

Consolidated Precision Products Corp; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Educational assistance

PTO & ESST

Job summary

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) has opened a new aerospace manufacturing site in Mendota Heights, MN, and is hiring to launch operations around automated magnesium casting. You will help define processes, operate low‑pressure casting, prepare molds, and document charges while joining a safety‑minded, collaborative team.

CPP offers competitive pay, training, and benefits to support career growth. Ideal candidates have experience in aerospace or metals manufacturing and a passion for

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, metals manufacturing, casting, machining, or related technical fields.
• Experience with magnesium or lightweight alloys is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, precision, and high-quality output.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, and monitors automated low pressure casting processes.
• Prepares molds and casting unit for casting process.
• Creates charges for crucibles based on weight and collects information.
• Cleans crucibles, tools, and equipment.
• Follows formulas and procedures to ensure consistent metal properties for casting.
• Operates hoist and pallet jacks/forks safely.
• Runs wheelabrator and other equipment as needed.
• Keeps accurate time and job records.
• Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety conscious

Curiosity to learn

Job description

Join the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing in Mendota Heights!

Are you ready to be part of something groundbreaking? Our brand‑new aerospace manufacturing site in Mendota Heights is bringing cutting‑edge technology and next‑generation materials together to shape the future of flight. We’re pioneering advanced magnesium casting processes to produce lighter, stronger, more efficient components for the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers — and we’re building a team of innovators to help make it happen. As a key member of our launch team, you’ll play a critical role in establishing manufacturing excellence from day one. You’ll help define processes, influence best practices, and be part of a highly skilled workforce that’s setting new standards in aerospace production.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a site launch with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and world‑class engineering support.
• Work with innovative magnesium casting technology that’s transforming aircraft design and performance.
• Join a culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and real opportunities for career growth as we expand.

What You Will Do

• Starts, stops, and monitors automated low pressure casting processes.
• Prepares molds and casting unit for casting process.
• Creates charges for crucibles based on weight and collects accurate information about each charge.
• Clean crucibles, tools, and other equipment associated with the area.
• Follows specific formulas, procedures and specifications throughout the metal melting process to ensure the greatest consistency of specified metal properties for casting production.
• Operates hoist and pallet jacks/ forklifts to safely move crucibles and raw materials.
• Run the wheelabrator machine and other various department equipment, as needed.
• Keeps accurate time and job records as required.
• Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for advanced manufacturing and problem‑solving.
• Experience in aerospace, metals manufacturing, casting, machining, or related technical fields (experience with magnesium or lightweight alloys is a plus but not required).
• A commitment to safety, precision, and high‑quality output.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and excitement about learning new technologies

What We Offer

• $26-32 per hour
• 5% quarterly bonus potential
• 7:30-4 pm M-F (must be able to work a flexible schedule during new site launch)
• Paid training & educational assistance to grow your career
• Health, dental, vision insurance available the 1st of the following month after you start
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and ESST paid time off

A collaborative, team-driven culture where your contributions matter 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 U.S. 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

Pay Range: $26-28