Cost Estimator

Jobot; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Insurance

Holidays, vacation, and personal days

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Cost Estimator for our onsite, full-time operation in Pennsylvania. You will review customer drawings, define processes to meet specifications, and determine work centers, sequencing, setup/run times, and material needs to deliver accurate quotes.

You will solicit quotations from suppliers and outside vendors, communicate directly with customers to clarify specs during quoting, and document notes to support production across all work centers.

Qualifications

• Review customer drawings and define processes to meet customer specifications with accuracy and efficiency.
• Determine required work centers, order of operations, setup/run times, and material needs.
• Solicit quotations from material suppliers and outside service vendors.
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications during quoting.
• Document detailed notes to support successful execution of production across all defined work centers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and define processes to meet customer specifications with accuracy and efficiency.
• Solicit quotations from material suppliers and outside vendors to support accurate quotes.

Skills

Review drawings

Define processes

Quotations from suppliers

Job description

Job details

Cost Estimator | Custom Machining & Fabrication | 7+ HR OT Avail. & Full Benefits | Onsite, Full-Time Role

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Eric Kee

Salary: $32 - $44 per hour

A bit about us

We are a well-established custom machining and fabrication company known for delivering precision, quality, and reliability to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to join our team and play a critical role in supporting accurate, timely, and competitive quoting for our custom projects.

Why join us

Permanent, full-time onsite role with stability and growth potential

Competitive pay: $32–$44/hr plus 7+ hours of overtime available weekly

Excellent benefits package including 401(k) with company match, insurance, holidays, vacation, and personal days

Direct impact on operations, reporting to the company president

Collaborative environment working alongside two other experienced estimators

Job Details

• Review customer drawings and define processes to meet customer specifications with accuracy and efficiency
• Determine required work centers, order of operations, setup/run times, and material needs with attention to detail
• Solicit quotations from material suppliers and outside service vendors (e.g., plating, painting, silk screening, heat treating) as needed
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications or resolve questions during the quoting process
• Document detailed notes to support successful execution of production across all defined work centers

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