Estimator (Manufacturing) (Direct Hire)

Estimator (Manufacturing)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000/year - pay is dependent on experience level

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Direct Hire Position!

In office 5 days: 6AM-2:30pm (M-F)(can be flexible on hours)

Apply here or email resumes to [email protected]

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator . The ideal candidate should have an investigative nature that drives their research to determine the amount of money, labor and tools necessary to complete a project. The candidate will have 1 - 3 years' experience in manufacturing preferably in steel forging or machining *. * Critical to the success of this position is the ability to work well in a collaborative manner within the company.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project

• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product

• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service

• Creating labor estimates for any project

• Compiling and recording actual costs

• Responsive to customer's requests via phone and e-mail, even during travel

• Working with Customer Service-Inside Sales to accomplish the above effectively

• Works closely with cross-functional team staff including Engineering, Quality and Production.

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• A background in forgings, castings or manufacturing preferred with the ability to read customer prints

• Self-starter who takes ownership of his work with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while working effectively in a team environment

• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

• Report writing and strategic planning skills

• Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects

• Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents

• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional time management skills

• Must be computer proficient - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and be able to learn our ERP software as necessary

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus Potential

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

• Short & Long Term Disability

• 401K with Company Match

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation

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