Full-Time

Machine Operator

Post Cast

Montana Precision Products

Montana Precision Products

51-200 employees

Aerospace precision components manufacturer via casting

Compensation Overview

$18 - $22/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Butte, MT, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must be a U.S. person, including a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act.
  • Must be able to complete tech cards and travelers.
  • Must demonstrate good attention to detail and eye-hand coordination skills.
  • Must be able to stand for a 10-hour shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Responsibilities
  • Remove ceramic shells from cast metal parts before the parts move to Final Finish.
  • Operate stationary and handheld grinders, grit blast cabinets, and hand gauges.
  • Perform ceramic mold removal, abrasive metal cutting, plasma metal cutting, metal grinding, sand blasting, metal shot blasting, metal excavation, weld repair, weld blending, sizing, and straightening.
  • Sort and inspect parts.
  • Follow written work instructions and tech cards.
  • Scan routers and input data into a computer.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Participate in ongoing training.
  • Comply with all safety requirements.
  • Keep the work area clean and free from debris.
  • Follow instructions and record information daily.
Montana Precision Products

Montana Precision Products

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Montana Precision Products (MPP) manufactures high-precision aerospace and commercial components in Butte, Montana, including tube and duct assemblies, small structural castings, and flex joints. It uses investment casting (lost-wax) to create complex metal parts by building a ceramic shell around a wax pattern and pouring molten metal, resulting in parts that handle heat and vibrations. The company differentiates itself through its GE Aerospace–SeaCast joint-venture heritage, AS9100 certification, and ongoing capacity investments such as a 2022 expansion and 2025 modernization funded by GE Aerospace. Its goal is to reliably supply the aerospace supply chain with complex, quality parts and to expand manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Butte, Montana

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • GE Aerospace announced a $2 million Butte investment on April 23, 2025.
  • Montana’s September 5, 2025 visit confirmed capacity modernization and plans for 60 hires.
  • MPP’s nearly 100,000-square-foot plant supports narrowbody, widebody, and military engine demand growth.

What critics are saying

  • GE Aerospace still controls demand; a single-program shift can compress MPP volumes quickly.
  • MPP faced an NLRB retaliation case filed January 29, 2025, signaling labor-management friction.
  • If GE Aerospace insources or redesigns engine hardware, MPP loses its anchor customer and financing.

What makes Montana Precision Products unique

  • Since 2012, MPP has been a 50/50 GE Aerospace and SeaCast joint venture in Butte.
  • MPP makes AS9100D-certified tube, duct, and structural castings for engines and military marine systems.
  • Its 2022 expansion added 56,000 square feet and launched flex joints manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Annual Performance Based Incentives

Paid Paternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Mar 17th, 2025
GE Aerospace invests $2 million in Montana Precision Products in Butte

HELENA, Mont. - GE Aerospace is investing $2 million to increase manufacturing capacity of commercial and military aircraft engines in Butte.