Manufacturing Estimator

The Estimator is an integral part of the manufacturing team. The Estimator will decompose technical data packages (TDPs) to determine the labor and material requirements for product realization.
Create highly complex/specialized cost and schedule estimates for mechanical and electrical fabrication using bottoms up, similar to, and historical actual estimating methodologies

• Build highly complex/specialized manufacturing and procurement Bill of Materials (BOMs) from technical data packages
• Quote set up and run times for parts
• Develop positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure that productivity goals are consistently met and provide regular status.
• Must be able to perform budget versus actuals cost analysis
• Must be knowledgeable of common, uncommon and new development mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiar with common, uncommon and new development machine shop programing and tooling
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to read and interpret unusual/complex documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Will also routinely interact with external contacts such as customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, etc.
• Must be trustworthy – will handle confidential information routinely
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas.
• Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Aviation, Inc.’Must be able to work independently and stay on task with minimal supervision
• Estimator III High School Diploma or Equivalent with 15 years’ task related experience
• Must be able to obtain a government security clearance

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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