Estimator

As a leading designer and fabricator of custom acrylic point-of-purchase displays, Exactec associates work directly with leading retailers and brands like Target, CVS, Loreal and Philips to create shopping experiences seen every day. Our company must foster a creative and self-motivated atmosphere to be relevant in today’s retail world and is looking for energetic and industrious people to help us build on our decades of success.

The Estimator is responsible for several duties at Exactec, including preparing accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing important metrics by providing ongoing assistance to our sales staff. Estimator will provide knowledge of cost and benefits that support profitable business decisions. The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical and analytical skills along with an adeptness to manage relationships with key stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares cost estimates and pricing presentations by analyzing vendor proposals along with manufacturing requirements

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering project specifications, requesting and analyzing vendor quotations, examining production methods, and ascertaining best manufacturing practices.

· Identifies labor, material, and scheduling requirements by studying proposals, drawings, and other related documents.

· Refers incomplete specifications requirements to account managers, sales service, or client for clarification.

· Computes costs by identifying labor, material, and time requirements.

· Refines specification based on knowledge/experience to achieve efficient production methods, lower costs, increased suitability for end use, and adds additional manufacturing steps to ensure quality standards.

· Presents prepared estimates to client/account manager by assembling and displaying both numerical and descriptive details.

· Creates organized and detailed production planning that can be communicated throughout the manufacturing process.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks/goals in a timely manner.

· Build relationships with established, new, and key vendors.

· Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs, etc.).

· Other projects as assigned or needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 3-5 years estimating experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Ability to manage multiple, ongoing projects with efficiency and accuracy.

· Analytical mindset with emphasis on mathematical calculations.

· Exceptional written and oral communication in a professional business environment.

· Aptitude to learn, and put into effective use, multiple software platforms.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Thoroughness and reliability.

· Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS

· Familiar with CNC machinery centers

· Working knowledge of ERP systems (Global Shop) or equivalent

· Plastic Fabrication, laser cutting, router cutting knowledge is beneficial

Exactec offers health, dental and vision, term life, short/long term disability, 401k, accident, cancer care and hospital indemnity. Every employee is eligible for insurance on the first Monday of the following 30 days of employment.

Exactec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000