Estimator

Estimator
Role
The position of an Estimator is responsible for analyzing customer blueprints, CAD files, and specifications to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates. The Estimator ensures quotes reflect realistic machining processes, material costs, outside services, and labor requirements while supporting sales, production, engineering, and management teams. This role is critical to maintaining profitability, workflow efficiency, and strong customer relationships in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications
Analyze machining requirements, including setups, tooling, tolerances, and cycle times
Calculate material, labor, and machine-hour costs for CNC milling, turning, fabrication, and assemblies
Obtain quotes from vendors for raw materials, hardware, tooling, and outside processes
Prepare detailed cost estimates and formal customer quotations
Enter and maintain quote details (materials, routing steps, pricing, lead times) in the ERP system
Track quote status and follow up with customers to support new business opportunities
Maintain accurate records of estimates, revisions, and historical job costing
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, programming, quality, and management to determine manufacturability
Participate in handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition from quoting to production
Evaluate opportunities for cost reduction or value-engineering solutions
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quoting accuracy and speed
Expectations
The Estimator is expected to provide timely, accurate, and well-supported quotes that reflect both production capability and market-competitive pricing. The role involves rapid evaluation of customer requests, proactive communication with internal teams and vendors, and clear documentation inside the ERP system. The Estimator must help prevent production bottlenecks by identifying manufacturability concerns early, support profitable decision-making, and contribute to monthly sales and margin goals. Strong attention to detail, technical comprehension, and responsiveness are essential.
Employment Details
Full Time, Day Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm with overtime opportunities
Required Education: - High School Diploma or GED
Estimating: 2-5 years (Preferred)
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Eyecare Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Supplementary Insurance
- Wellness Center Membership Discount
- Boot/Eyeglasses Stipend

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No