Estimator

This role supports precision machining operations by developing accurate cost and lead-time estimates for low- to high-volume, high-complexity machined parts. Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing experience, including CNC machining and programming, job shop exposure, and familiarity with estimating low-volume, complex components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost and lead-time estimates for low- to high-volume complex machined parts.
• Build detailed estimates within the company ERP system, including labor, materials, tooling, and outside processing.
• Review and analyze customer prints, CAD models, specifications, and applicable standards to understand technical requirements.
• Define complete manufacturing approaches based on customer requirements and internal capabilities.
• Identify production risks and cost drivers during the estimating phase and incorporate them into quotes.
• Adapt estimates and plans as scope, schedule, or customer requirements change.
• Maintain a strong customer focus in a custom machining job shop environment.
• Support issue resolution during manufacturing by evaluating root cause and recommending process or planning changes.
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel, vendors, and subcontractors to gather information and clarify requirements.
• Request, review, and manage vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure accurate and complete costing.
• Prepare and present estimates and cost analyses to management and other stakeholders.
• Track and compile actual job costs to support continuous improvement and improve estimate accuracy over time.
• Contribute to production planning and scheduling by providing reliable time estimates for project completion in the machine shop.
• Apply understanding of machining processes, including set-up and run time, to develop realistic and efficient estimates.

Requirements

• Experience in CNC machining, including prior experience as an operator and/or programmer.
• Experience working in a job shop environment producing low-volume, complex parts.
• Prior exposure to estimating or quoting in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, including set-up, run time, and production sequencing.
• Ability to perform accurate time estimation for project completion in a machine shop environment.
• Strong print reading skills with a solid understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for building detailed estimates and supporting production planning.
• Strong math and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with customers, internal teams, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced job shop setting.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as a Machinist is highly desirable.
• Experience with production planning and production scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience is a strong asset and supports job planning, coordination, and execution.
• Familiarity with CAD models and interpreting technical specifications and standards.
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing estimate accuracy over time.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a precision machining shop in Clackamas, OR. The role operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Estimator works closely with machinists, programmers, and production staff in a job shop environment that focuses on low-volume, high-complexity parts. Work is performed using an ERP system and involves regular interaction with CAD models, engineering prints, and technical specifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Sick time, eight paid holidays, and paid time off (one week of PTO during the contract period, two weeks when hired directly).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.