Cost Estimator

M.C. Molds Inc; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Supplemental Insurance

Holiday Pay

Tuition assistance

Air-Conditioned Shop

Job summary

M.C. Molds Inc. in Michigan is seeking a seasoned Estimator/Planner to analyze blueprints and prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for blow molds, complex parts, and assemblies.

You will structure job details for work orders, schedule new jobs, monitor hours, and collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to produce accurate quotations and on-time deliveries. Experience with JobBOSS and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in estimating, scheduling, or machine shop environments.
• Proficient in reviewing 3D CAD files and engineering drawings.
• Mold making or complex tooling experience is a plus.
• Machining experience (5-axis) a plus.
• Strong skills in MS Office and Excel; ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to define problems, gather data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Collaborative with shop staff, designers, programmers and management.
• Experience with JobBOSS and ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Structure job details for work orders and schedule new jobs.
• Perform cost analysis and closed job reviews.
• Consult with vendors, customers, and other departments on estimates.
• Produce quotations with customers and staff to meet deadlines.
• Source vendors for outside processes to support bids.
• Research prior job costs using databases for new estimates.
• Create and maintain weekly customer and plant status reports.
• Plan weekly milestones and monitor resource loading and hours.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

3D CAD reading

Cost analysis

ERP systems

MS Office

Communication

Blueprint reading

Tools

JobBOSS

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Office

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