Cost Estimator

Action Tool & Machine, INC.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Action Tool & Machine, INC. is seeking a Cost Estimator with a strong machining background to analyze customer requirements and prepare accurate, data-driven cost estimates for precision machined components. The role partners with engineering, quality and production to reflect real-world shop capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in machining processes, cost analysis, and project coordination to ensure on-time RFQ responses and accurate pricing.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and technical specs.
• Strong cost-estimation experience for precision machined components.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, CAD models, and specs to build accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to define machining strategies and inspection needs.
• Prepare detailed estimates for RFQs and change orders with timely delivery.
• Maintain estimate data, part numbers, and revision levels in the estimating system.
• Ensure labor, materials, subcontractors, and inspection requirements are captured in estimates.

Skills

Machining processes

GD&T

CMM inspection

Manufacturing workflows

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cost Estimator to join our team! We are currently hiring an experienced cost estimator with a strong machining background. This direct-hire position plays a critical role in analyzing customer requirements, interpreting technical documents, and preparing accurate, date-driven cost estimates for precision machined components.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in machining processes, cost analysis, and project coordination. You will collaborate closely with engineering, quality and production teams to ensure estimates reflect real-world manufacturing methods and shop capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review & analyze blueprints, CAD models, and customer specifications to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Work with engineering and production to determine optimal machining strategies, inspection requirements and CMM programming needs.
• Prepare detailed estimates for new RFQs and change orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Enter and maintain estimate date, part numbers, revision levels and related documentation in the estimating system.
• Ensuring all labor, materials, subcontracted services, and inspection requirements are captured in the estimates.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machining processes, GD&T, CMM inspection and manufacturing workflows.
• Understanding of part modeling, CAD, and print interpretation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills.