What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Daily Printing?
Description
Daily Printing is a leader in the graphic communications industry, providing quality printing and marketing services to major corporations, small companies and individuals. Daily has the latest technology, equipment and know-how to satisfy your printing, marketing and communication needs. We are the largest employee owned print services company in Minnesota.
Position Summary
Full time, M-F, 1st shift hours (8a - 4p)
We are currently seeking an estimator/planner for our customer care team to prepare estimates for all potential jobs, plan production requirements and effectively communicate requirements and plans for all jobs. This person must be able to communicate effectively with the public, be an outgoing and organized self-starter and possess the ability to produce routine reports and correspondence. This position would report directly to the customer service manager.
What we offer:
- Safe and friendly work environment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Medical and dental
- Paid group life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- 401K plan
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate, consistent, and cost-effective estimates that reflect actual costs of producing print projects. Produce estimates that reflect accurate internal steps / stages of production, in a timely manner.
- Provide proper job titles and descriptions of projects to enhance sales, customer service and client understanding of what is included in an estimate.
- Obtain accurate and pricing for outside purchase of paper.
- Obtain accurate pricing for outside services relating to production of portions or complete projects which cannot be performed in house.
- Work with sales & customer service/care to clarify project specifications and accurate estimates based on client needs and expectations.
- Work with production to ensure estimate / production accuracy.
- As appropriate offer options for production that will reduce costs, enhance project effectiveness and efficiency.
Requirements
- 3 years or more of Print Industry experience
- 3 years of estimating experience
- Communicate effectively with the public in a professional manner
- Ability to self-direct work day & prioritize. Process and quality driven. Detail orientated & organized
- General knowledge of: electronic prepress, offset and digital print production, finishing, bindery and mailing production
- Computer competency (including Microsoft Office suite)
- Ability to think quickly and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables and where limited standardization exists
- English speaking; with ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence
- Able to sit up to 75% of the time and lift up to 30 ibs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Pace estimating system
- Up to date on industry trends
Salary : $25 - $32