Cost Estimator

M.C. Molds Inc; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Air-Conditioned Shop

Job summary

M.C. Molds Inc in Williamston, MI seeks a capable estimator/planner to analyze blueprints and prepare time, cost, and material estimates for blow molds and assemblies.

You will structure work orders, run cost analyses, and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of quotes and projects. You will review 3D CAD files, leverage ERP tooling, and plan weekly milestones, scheduling labor and equipment to optimize production and reduce bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating, scheduling, or machine shop experience.
• Proficient reviewing files in 3D CAD software.
• Mold making experience a plus.
• Machining experience with 5-axis a plus.
• Ability to read and clearly understand engineering drawings.
• Experience in MS Office Suite and Excel; ERP systems recommended.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and docs to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for blow molds, complex parts, and assemblies.
• Envision fixture and tool design and structure job details for work orders.
• Perform closed job reviews and cost analysis of jobs.
• Consult with vendors, customers, and other departments to discuss and resolve estimates.
• Produce acceptable quotations with customers and staff.
• Source vendors for outside processes to support bid preparation.
• Research prior job costs for new estimates.
• Run scheduling reports and plan new jobs per labor and capacity.
• Create and maintain a work schedule to build and deliver products on time.
• Set up and use scheduling software (Job Boss).
• Plan weekly milestones for cost-effective completion.
• Calculate resource loading (people and equipment).
• Monitor and document hours for work in progress.
• Create weekly customer and plant status reports.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
• Establish resource loading priority lists.

Skills

Estimating experience

Scheduling

3D CAD review

Mold making

5-axis machining

Reading drawings

MS Office & Excel

ERP systems

Vendor/customer coordination

JobBOSS experience

Tools

JobBOSS

ERP systems

Job description

Reports To:

Vice President of Operations

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates to manufacture blow molds, complex parts, and assemblies.
• Comprehend and envision fixture and tool design.
• Structure job details for work orders.
• Perform closed job review and cost analysis of jobs.
• Consult with vendors, customers, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Work with customers and staff to produce acceptable quotations.
• Seek vendors for specialized services, obtain costs and lead time for all outside processes to support bid preparation.
• Research prior job cost using databases for new estimates.
• Run scheduling reports and schedule new jobs per estimated labor requirements and capacity.
• Create and maintain a work schedule to build and deliver all products and services on time.
• Setup and utilize scheduling software (Job Boss)
• Plan and set weekly milestones so that work will be completed on time in the most cost-effective manner.
• Calculate resource loading (people and equipment).
• Monitor and document hours for work in progress.
• Create weekly reports to update customers and the plant of current job status.
• Calculate any bottle necks in advance and recommend solutions.
• Establish and create resource loading priority lists.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in estimating, scheduling, or machine shop environment.
• Must be proficient reviewing files in 3D CAD software.
• Mold making experience a plus.
• Machining experience with 5-axis a plus.
• Ability to read and clearly understand engineering drawings.
• Experience in MS Office Suite and Excel required and experience with integrated ERP systems is recommended.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work well with Shop Supervisor, machinists, designers, and programmers for part production analysis, as well as management.
• Experience in JobBOSS a plus

Benefits:

• 401K, Health Insurance, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation and Optional Supplemental Insurance.
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Air-Conditioned Shop