Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates and quotations for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Quote:

*Solicits and compiles documentation to support quotation responses.

*Ensures quotes are completed on a timely basis.

*Consults/ negotiates with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and

formulate estimates, resolve issues, and provide information.

*Prepares documentation for new job release.

Analyze Costs:

*Analyzes profitability with respect to manufacturing processes and purchased

components. Presents recommendations to modify internal processes and/or customer

pricing.

Maintain Cost Structure:

*Evaluates Engineering Change Notices for requoting and evaluates Sample Requests

for accuracy.

SKILLS:

Related Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferable experience in quoting Plastic Injection Molding & Tooling.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and customer specifications. Ability to prepare and present accurate reports. The ability to communicate with internal and external customers and vendors in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, including blueprints and CAD models.

Must be computer literate, able to prepare spreadsheets and operate standard office equipment.

Ability to set priorities and multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.