Estimator – Inside Sales

About the role

A growing manufacturing company in the Buffalo area is hiring a Manufacturing Estimator / Inside Sales professional to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on manufacturing experience who understands how parts are made and enjoys combining technical work with customer interaction.

Location: Buffalo, MN (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and estimates based on customer drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Review parts and determine materials, processes, labor, tooling, and outside services needed for production
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Work with production, purchasing, quality, and leadership to develop accurate pricing and timelines
• Respond to customer questions regarding quotes, pricing, capabilities, and lead times
• Follow up on quotes and identify opportunities for additional business
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers
• Conduct proactive phone and email outreach to support new business development
• Stay involved with projects after the sale and help resolve customer or production questions

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, or a related environment
• Understanding of how parts are manufactured and how manufacturing costs are determined

Skills

• Strong math, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with customers by phone and email
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with CNC machining, sheet metal, laser cutting, stamping, welding, fabrication, production planning, CNC/laser programming, purchasing, or manufacturing project coordination

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (available to contract/temporary professionals)
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to develop and manage customer relationships (account ownership)
• Small‑team environment working closely with production and leadership
• Direct role in expanding existing and new business (growth opportunity)

Pay

$28–$40/hour, with flexibility based on experience; quarterly performance incentive.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM.