Estimator

Position Summary

This role plays an integral part in our organization by efficiently processing quotation requests and ensuring quotes reflect the best construction and process for each application. This position also evaluates opportunities to price based on the value of the solution provided and appropriately mark up net sales for selected future opportunities.

Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure all costs are included and marked up appropriately for various order types.
Ensure our estimating procedures and processes are accurate, current, and efficient.
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate efficient production processes.
Interact with multiple departments to understand and meet our customers’ needs.
Maintain a strong focus on customer responsiveness, teamwork, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in the printing/manufacturing industry is required.
Strong computer and systems experience is required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based systems.
Excellent communication skills, including strong oral, written, and listening abilities.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow effectively.
Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
Solution-driven mindset with the ability to work through problems and maintain focus under pressure.
Active team player who consistently demonstrates a positive work attitude and can work with minimal supervision.
Desire to work with a high-performance team and a willingness to grow and take on new challenges.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a machining environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Safety Glasses must be worn in required areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.