Estimator
Saint Paul, MN 
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Posted 1 month ago
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Process requests for quotes calculating the cost of materials, labor, and required production processes that meet the customer, project and product requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process requests for quotes / proposals that align with client, project, and product requirements
  • Coordinate and document all detailed costs, materials, and work flow required by other departments to ensure job and client expectations are met
  • Monitor production and shipping schedules in order to meet customer expectations
  • Generate order and inventory reports
  • Make recommendations for improvements
  • Verify that BOM's have accurate quantities, cost, and processes needed to fulfill the customer's order to their satisfaction, while maintaining profit goals
  • Understand the processes and flow of production and how the rates affect the final pricing
  • Be able to discern which nesting options will provide the best quote
  • Quote parts, based on the cost of materials, labor and required production processes
  • Enter part numbers, pricing, bill of materials (BOM) into Syteline via Vomela online
  • Keep all quotes logged by part number and a summary list to calculate material required and submit purchase orders as required
  • Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment
  • Perform other duties or task as directed by management
  • Enter recommendations to management for improvements in areas such as personal safety improved product quality better rates and yields, or any other matters that impact shop costs or employee's health
  • Other duties as assigned

CRITICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • College degree in accounting or manufacturing preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Great sense of urgency
  • Collaborative
  • Strong customer orientation
  • Excellent Organizational skill
  • Strong business judgment
  • Critical Thinker
  • Highly Analytical
  • Exceptional reasoning ability
  • Understands print production
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Very detailed oriented
  • Math aptitude
  • Computer proficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties the employee is regularly required to converse with other employees and customers in an effective manner. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to operate small office machinery. The employee must occasionally move between locations, and lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The incumbent must be able to distinguish between different shades of colors. Mild red-green color defects may be acceptable, however, complete color blindness is disqualifying. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with other disabilities to perform these essential functions.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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