Estimator -IMMEDIATE HIRE POSITION

Job Description Precision Waterjet & Laser, Orange County’s largest CNC waterjet, laser, cnc machining, sheetmetal fab and welding service contractor is seeking a highly experienced & detail oriented Job Cost Estimator. Our ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to support the sales department. Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate with knowledge of excel formulas, reading and interpreting cad files, word, E2 Shoptech MRP software & ACT database software applications. This position is highly technical in nature & having experience in the field of metal fabrication/machining is necessary & you will be processing a minimum of 20 quotes per day. Industries served are aerospace, military & commercial. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Job cost Estimator is responsible for ensuring the smooth collection of information from the customer, outside processors, sub-contractors & material suppliers. Estimating total job costs and maintaining margins is the key function of this position. Accurate reporting and functioning of subcontractors and control of their paperwork is essential. Estimator will be responsible for supporting the sales department by providing accurate & competitive quotes. REQUIREMENTS Requires a minimum of five year’s experience in directly estimating in a 10 million dollar or larger job shop or machine shop. Working knowledge of & experience in the fields of CNC machining, CNC turning, sheetmetal fabrication, waterjet, laser, plasma, routing, welding, assembly & fabrication is essential. Previous management experience and a track record in estimating job costs, lead times and profit margins is a must. Understanding the processing functions and capabilities of the production floor as well as our vendor base. Must have the skills and knowledge to keep all lines of communication open, and be able to effectively communicate and work with employees of varying education levels. The senses of sight, speech (English), and hearing are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as frequent client interaction is required. Must be a highly organized person who can monitor numerous estimates at once and who can prioritize workloads. Mental abilities are required to compute business math formulas and to enter data onto spread sheets, journals, and ledgers. #J-18808-Ljbffr