Hillside Custom Machining and Fabrication is seeking applicants for preparing and finalizing machining estimates based on client RFQ’s. Estimates are to be prepared in a timely and accurate manner.
Essential Job Functions:
Read and interpret client drawings, machining symbols, tolerances, specifications and calculate costs.
- Attend estimate kickoff meetings to determine the approach of RFQ opportunities.
- Develop labor hour strategies for the most cost effective way to approach the work, (consult with shop in some cases). Input data from the drawings to determine labor hours.
- Work with sales department in creating efficient strategies to price RFQ’s.
- Based on type of job, state of drawings and complexity of fabrication, determine the detailing hours.
- Secure pricing for all material required with the best possible yield and lowest scrap.
- Personally deal with clients, vendors, subcontractors, engineers and suppliers in person, over the phone and e-mail while maintaining the best possible working relationship between Hillside and our clients, vendor and suppliers.
- Determine what, if any, portions of the estimate shall be subcontracted; analyze subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare written quote estimates based on any assumptions made or exclusions taken.
- Review details of estimate with sales department and advise if there are any delivery obstacles in meeting customer requested ship date.
- After jobs are awarded, work with procurement and production to get the job through the shop as quickly as possible if needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
- Manual and CNC Machining or Welding: 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing Environment: 1 year (Required)
- Estimating: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person