What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Antron Engineering & Machine?
Description:
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will play a key role in analyzing project specifications, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring accurate pricing for manufacturing projects. This position requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and labor to deliver precise and competitive bids.
Company Overview: With over 40 years in business, our company prides itself on excellence and dedication. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and provide training to the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent account service skills.
- Analyze labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents for entery into quoting software.
- Spec and obtain pricing for material, plating, hardware, and any other requirements needed to make a complete part or full assembly.
- Responsible for communicating with customers to clarify and properly document prints or requirements.
- Ensure proper flow-down of all regulatory requirements on service and material requirements in routing.
- Ensure proper certification requirements are recorded for customer part extended descriptions.
- Coordinate with engineering and production team for complex machining jobs.
- Negotiate with suppliers for competitive costs when sourcing material and outside process vendors.
- Prepare, submit and follow up on quotation proposals with customers.
- Perform cost analyses of completed jobs and maintaining master quote records for accuracy.
- 2-3 years of machining experience suggested
- Machine Shop experience is a plus
- 2 year of customer support experience
- Ability to read basic prints
- Strong ability to understand techinical information and translate it into costing
- Patience in learning the quoting process
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task, priortize and manage time effectively
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Educational Requirements
- High School Graduate