Metal Estimator

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Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator for our client in Bedford Park, IL. Candidates must have excellent work history, in a metals or forging environment. Must have experience with:

• Blueprints and diagrams
• Metals or forging background
• Math
• General engineering knowledge

This is a Direct Hire, Permanent position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.


Our client is rapidly growing and offering advancement opportunities to help build your career and skillset. They offer a culture that is second to none, where you will immediately feel like part of this company. They are a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success.


Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: [email protected]
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757



Job details:
Pay: $65 - $70k
Hours: 6am – 2:30pm



Position Summary:
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.



Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

What are the perks?

• Job stability
• Working for a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success
• Lots of room to grow
• Our client offers a unique culture where they cultivate a fun, family atmosphere
• Every day there are new challenges and opportunities to gain experience and grow as well as laugh and have some fun

What are the benefits?

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Group Life
• Short Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Uniforms

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: [email protected]
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757


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