Cost Estimator CNC Programmer en None

Cost Estimator  |  $40,000-$55,000 Annual Salary | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Benefits:

• PTO immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Premium Free Employee Healthcare and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Education Assistance
  

Estimates / Job Setups:

1. Review blueprints, specifications, customer proposals and drawings, and other documentation.
2. Prepare time, costs, and labor estimates for bids using company software and relating nesting programs.
3. Review all data to determine labor and material requirements and prepares a work order, including drawings when needed, to communicate the data to the appropriate sales staff and processing personnel.
4. Use nesting software to determine the most efficient material usage.
5. Set up cutting programs for single and multiple jobs using software.
6. Communicate the scope, instructions/ drawings, labor hours, material usage and material return to the sales and processing departments.
7. May consult with the Estimating Supervisor, vendors, customers, or other individuals to determine the lowest cost for finished material and/or project to the customer.
8. Estimator may review industry standards and/or other pertinent regulations for assistance in preparing the estimate.
9. Estimator will communicate with the processing scheduler regarding estimated times and completion dates.

Job Posting / WIP Analysis:

1. Communicate and observe the Laser Operators cutting nest in process to isolate problem areas and identify best practices when nesting on all thicknesses.
2. May be asked to take part in reviewing a machine and operator processes to find more efficient ways for completing a job.

Job Costing / Post Job Analysis:

1. Use company software to gather job cost data and assist the Estimating Supervisor in analyzing internal costing trends.
2. Ensure the future bids reflect current trends in costing.
3. May work with the Estimating Supervisor and sales department in evaluating market trends and developing pricing strategies.
4. May assist the Estimating Supervisor in special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data to reduce costs.

Process Improvements / ISO

1. Assist the Estimating Supervisor in evaluating the work flow process and submit recommendations to management for improvement.
2. May assist the Estimating Supervisor regarding potential technological investments including software and automation to improve efficiency and increase profitability.
3. Evaluate content and timing of paperwork and forms to ensure proper communication is maintained between processing personnel, including estimators, and all other departments.
4. Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements, ISO 9000 standards and company policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Experience: Associates Degree