Cadre
Are you a Junior Estimator who is looking for a Direct Hire opportunity? Are you a Junior Estimator who has strong math skills?
Our client is a wholesale distributor of plastics and the sales of plastic machined parts.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
As a Junior Estimator, you will produce labor and material costs for machined parts, which will then be used by inside sales, shop manager, and purchasing.
- Review incomplete quotes for new and repeat machined parts
- Work closely with the Estimator to prioritize and complete requests for quotations
- Open drawings of parts using multiple viewers and understanding the file types and software used
- Read and interpret a wide variety of blueprints
- Enter routing steps (times and methods to make each machined part)
- Enter material costs for stocked and non-stocked materials
- Identify if standard tooling can be used to make the part or if tooling needs to be sourced
- Import files, measure and look at detail before quoting
- Work with the Senior Estimator on sourcing materials or tooling
- Review repeat parts to identify previous costs
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Must have a clear understanding of how things are made within the manufacturing environment
- Estimating experience within a manufacturing or shop environment is ideal
- Experience with working in a machine shop or working with milling machines or lathes is ideal
- Strong math skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Must be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
- Basic Excel skills
- Experience with an ERP system, Mastercam and drawing viewers is helpful
- Ability to work independently with a keen attention to detail
- Solid problem solving skills
- Strong comprehension skills
WHAT YOU GET:
- Truly solid team
- Small and family-owned company
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Length: Direct Hire
Pay for the Junior Estimator position: $15.00- $19.00 / hr. – based on experience
Location: Appleton, WI
Job ID: 138286
Job descriptions may not include every responsibility or qualification of the position.
Cadre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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