Estimator - 2nd Shift

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family‑ran, full‑service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Customer Service Representatives to join our growing production team.

Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs and initial planning for any proposed printing jobs to be produced at our printing facility in person.

Review and analyze customer specifications to prepare time and cost estimates for materials, labor, and outside vendors

Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates

Calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates, and time to complete each job

Present all estimates in writing, clearly written, unambiguous with all components of the job factored into costs

Coordinate with Sales, Planners, CSR’s, customers, vendors, and internal production departments to provide efficient cost options and production processes, including equipment, delivery, and recommend changes or improvements based on parameters, volume, and cost

Collaborate with Production Planner to engineer the best production plan to compile estimated costs that will be both competitive to the customer and can be used running the job

Assist in comparison of original estimate to actual cost sheet, investigating and explaining substantial discrepancies between estimating standards and plant performance

Obtain competitive pricing from unaffiliated vendors for materials and services as needed, including quotes from multiple sources for comparison

High School Diploma or equivalent

3+ years of estimating experience in commercial printing, packaging, direct mail, or related manufacturing environments

Experience with estimating software, ERP/MIS systems, and Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Job Type: Full Time Onsite or Remote

Shifts Available: 1st shift (8:00am- 4:00pm)

We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.