Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned staffing agency proud to work with a manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The Estimator will efficiently and accurately generate quotations for existing and prospective customer base.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-time

Pay rate: $28-$30/hr

Benefits:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses
  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
  
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
  
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
  
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off (accrual & enrollment package)
  

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide part and process specific quotations by utilizing historical data, industry standard specifications, engineering drawings, part characteristics and quantities in conjunction with customer and contract flow down requirements.
  
• Compute job costs by analyzing time, labor, material, and equipment requirements.
  
• Ensure quotations satisfy engineering, process control and quality requirements, and assist in troubleshooting/consulting on deviations.
  
• Perform approval and process validation of which ensures the company possesses applicable approvals and capabilities necessary to carry out required services.
  
• Sequence and plan processes to be performed and determine an appropriate turnaround/delivery estimate.
  
• Coordinate post-production cost analysis on key parts & programs to continuously improve effectiveness of historical data.
  
• Provide cross-functional support across inside sales and estimating as needed.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  
• Develop and maintain a technically proficient understanding of the company’s processing capabilities as well as our quality system, general procedures, and applicable industry standard specifications.
  
• Prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in an estimating, process planning or engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  
• College degree preferred. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum.
  
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job type: Direct Hire

Rate of Pay: $28-$30/hr

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