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Cost Estimator

Accurate Gear & Machine, Inc.
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

We're Hiring: Cost Estimator – Manufacturing Experience a Plus!

We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Cost Estimator. No experience in estimating? No problem! If you're eager to learn, we’re happy to train you. However, experience in manufacturing, CNC machining, blueprint reading, or GD&T is a big plus!

What You’ll Do:

  • Review customer requests, blueprints, and project details.
  • Estimate costs for materials, labor, and production.
  • Work with our team to gather the right information.
  • Help ensure our quotes are accurate and competitive.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and pricing.

What Helps You Succeed:

  • Manufacturing or CNC machining experience (preferred but not required).
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working with numbers and analyzing data.

Why Join Us?

  • Full-time position with steady work.
  • Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour.
  • Great benefits:
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health & dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Work schedule: Monday – Friday, in-person.

If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25

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