ESTIMATOR

Job Description

Job Description

ESTIMATOR

Advantech Industries Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly services. The company, founded in 2002, serves multiple industries, including defense, medical, and aerospace, and operates out of a 250,000-square-foot facility. 

We are seeking an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates and production timelines for CNC machining projects to support competitive pricing and profitable project execution. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain accurate cycle times for CNC machining operations, including mills and lathes.  
• Analyze customer requirements, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes to develop accurate cost estimates and project timelines.
• Generate and analyze cost estimates for production jobs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure estimates reflect manufacturing capabilities and requirements.
• Collect and track material costs to support accurate pricing and budgeting.
• Gather and evaluate finishing costs to ensure complete cost assessments.
• Support manufacturing operations by performing Process Engineering functions as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Functions as a member of a customer-driven quality team, ensuring product quality requirements are met with limited supervision and a strong commitment to quality.
• Demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain diplomatic and work effectively with others.
• Takes accountability for meeting project commitments, effectively prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and maintaining flexibility to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses thorough operational knowledge of assigned equipment and the ability to operate it safely and efficiently.
• Accurately tracks and records time spent and materials used.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred. 
• Vocational or Trade School a plus but not required. 
• At least five years' experience in manufacturing or related field required, experience estimating CNC production jobs preferred. 
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, including mills and lathes, with the ability to estimate cycle times and tooling requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.

JOB BENEFITS  

• Vacation
• Sick Days
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

According to the New York Pay Transparency law, pay range for this job is $90,000 - $125,000 / annual salary. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Advantech Industries Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ITAR Restricted: This position is restricted to US Citizens, Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders

EOE/AA Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran

Advantech Industries Inc. is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form and will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources.