CNC Estimator: Precision Quotes & Feasibility

Wagner Machine Company; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Breakfast every Thursday

Four-and-a-half-day workweek

Job summary

Wagner Machine Company is seeking a technically capable CNC Manufacturing Estimator to develop accurate quotes, solve manufacturing challenges, and build lasting relationships with customers in a precision-machining environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will collaborate with sales, quality, production, and leadership to quote work accurately, communicate openly, and support profitable growth while ensuring documentation and compliance with industry standards and contract clauses.

Qualifications

• US person qualifying under ITAR regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Three+ years of CNC manufacturing experience; estimating, inside sales, CNC operations, engineering, or related manufacturing experience preferred
• Advanced ability to read engineering drawings, interpret tolerances, and apply GD&T
• Practical knowledge of precision-machining processes, tooling types, and manufacturing techniques
• Ability to read 2D/3D CAD files and view parts for manufacturability
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of manufacturing standards and customer contract clauses
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive service and practical technical solutions
• Develop accurate, comprehensive cost estimates for custom manufacturing projects
• Review customer 2D drawings, 3D models, CAD files, tolerances, and specifications
• Evaluate part geometry and tolerances for manufacturability; recommend design-for-manufacturability improvements when appropriate
• Develop efficient manufacturing process plans and identify cost-saving process options
• Calculate material requirements, labor, tooling, outside services, lead times, and other quoting inputs
• Prepare and submit formal proposals and quotations for customer review
• Clearly communicate pricing, capabilities, risks, opportunities, and lead times with honesty and integrity
• Generate and close business while maintaining Wagner’s standards and core values
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer interactions, quotations, and project details
• Account for applicable industry standards, customer-specific requirements, and contract clauses
• Collaborate with sales, quality, production, and management to ensure complete documentation and alignment with customer expectations
• Improve estimating processes, quoting tools, and supporting documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating

Customer relationships

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

FeatureCAM

PowerMill

PartMaker

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wagner Machine Company is seeking a technically capable CNC Manufacturing Estimator to develop accurate quotes, solve manufacturing challenges, and build lasting relationships with customers in a precision-machining environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will collaborate with sales, quality, production, and leadership to quote work accurately, communicate openly, and support profitable growth while ensuring documentation and compliance with industry standards and contract clauses.