Automation Maintenance Tech (Aerospace Manufacturing)

CPP- Minneapolis • Full-time • Excelsior, MN, United States, MN, United States • 1d ago

Brand-New Facility Opening in Mendota Heights | 2026

We’re launching a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mendota Heights—and this is your chance to get in on the ground floor! If you thrive in high-tech manufacturing environments and love solving complex problems, this role was built for you.

As an Automation Maintenance Technician, you’ll be a key player in keeping our cutting-edge equipment running at peak performance while helping shape how maintenance is done in a brand-new plant.

Who are we?

We’re a 100+ year aerospace industry leader trusted by commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft manufacturers around the world. We produce precision aluminum and magnesium components that help keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. Innovation is in our DNA—and our next chapter starts with you.

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What will you do?

Keep people and equipment safe by following all safety and environmental standards
Jump into hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Perform preventive maintenance to keep downtime low and productivity high
Log your work accurately in our CMMS
Help build and maintain a reliable spare parts inventory
Support exciting startup and improvement projects as we launch the new facility
Level up your skills through ongoing training and certifications

What will make you a successful candidate?

2-year technical degree preferred (Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Millwright, or Instrumentation & Controls) — or equivalent real-world experience
3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with PLCs and VFDs, especially Allen-Bradley systems
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

What do we have to offer?

$36.00-42.00 per hour DOE
5% quarterly bonus potential
A positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture
Flexible scheduling
Paid training plus educational assistance
401(k) with company match
15 days PTO / ESST
Paid holidays

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