Estimator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates on individual parts and updates MRP system accordingly.
• Reviews customer drawings and documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to estimate costs.
• Review existing cost components and planning for improvement.
• Obtains pricing for materials.
• Obtains bids from subcontractors and outside process vendors.
• Prepares cost analysis in computer by summarizing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the manufacture of items.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.

Requirements

• Manufacturing estimating and/or planning experience with manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills: ability to read, comprehend and work from written and verbal instructions.
• High school diploma or GED; prefer minimum two years technical school certificate.
• Must have good mathematical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and ability to interpret graphs and charts.
• Ability to be detail oriented and able to multi-task several functions.
• Ability to organize work to optimize efficiency.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.