Estimator

General Summary:

Prepares estimates for job proposals in urethane and rubber products by calculating costs for labor, material, time requirements and specifications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives margin improvement by creating value in design and customer issues. Adheres to company guidelines for quotation values.
• Computes cost by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements and inputs into the business system.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information based on format for customer submission.
• Preparation, documentation and follow up of part and tool estimates/quotes within time constraints.
• Responsible for fact gathering and information gathering to determine pricing and maintain cost database and sourcing vendors.
• Responsible for follow-up leads and working with customers on part requests.
• Attends team meetings and provides technical assistance to sales team and other internal departments directly responsible for engineering and manufacturing.
• Prepares, conducts and/or assists in technical presentations to customers.
• Attends and participants in job order meetings.
• Interacts with suppliers to acquire cost and basic technical specifications to complete estimates.
• Front line communicator acting as the face of Exotic ERP Division.

Supplemental Job Functions:

• Provides and supports a positive work environment.
• Responsible for profitability of company and attaining goals and objectives set forth by the Board of Directors.
• Participates in corporate on-boarding and orientation programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associates degree in related area of responsibility (equivalent work experience may be substituted).
• One (1) year experience in area of responsibility.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Advanced PC skills.
• Organizational skills required to prioritize, plan and coordinate work activities and resources in area of responsibility.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with associates, customers, business partners and management team.
• Demonstrated teamwork approach with superiors, peers and subordinates utilizing skills in oral communication, active listening, written and oral directions and cooperating with and assisting others when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Normal business office environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment and supplies.
• Physical dexterity needed to bend, stretch, lift and reach.
• Ability to sit or stand for extensive periods throughout the day.
• Ability to perform basic office tasks using standard office equipment.
• Ability to use a keyboard and computer.

This document is intended to describe the essential job functions and the knowledge, skills and abilities required. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of supplemental duties, responsibilities or non-essential functions. (Nor is it intended to reflect accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other return-to-work programs).

Exotic is an EEO and drug free Employer.

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