Estimator

Allied Printing; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits: Critical

Voluntary Benefits: Accident

Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity

Paid Time Off: Vacation

Paid Time Off: Sick

Paid Time Off: Holiday

Paid Time Off: 2nd shift differential

Paid Time Off: 3rd shift differential

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services is a family‑ran full‑service commercial and financial printer that has led the industry since 1949 and continues to innovate with advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities and New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation.

The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs and initial planning for proposed printing jobs to be produced at our facility in person.

Qualifications

• Estimate costs for materials, labor, and outside vendors.
• Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Read job specifications and production requirements.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience with estimating software and ERP/MIS systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications to prepare time and cost estimates.
• Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates.
• Ability to calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates, and time to complete each job.
• Present all estimates in writing, clearly written with all components factored into costs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Planners, CSR's, customers, vendors, and internal production departments to develop efficient cost options and production processes.
• Collaborate with Production Planner to engineer the best production plan and estimate costs.
• Assist in comparing original estimates to actual cost sheets and explain discrepancies.
• Obtain competitive pricing from unaffiliated vendors for materials and services.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

ERP/MIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Estimator

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family‑ran full‑service commercial and financial printer that has led the industry since 1949 and continues to innovate with advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities and New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation.

Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs and initial planning for any proposed printing jobs to be produced at our printing facility in person.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and analyze customer specifications to prepare time and cost of estimates for materials, labor, and outside vendors.
• Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates.
• Ability to calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates, and time to complete each job.
• Present all estimates in writing, clearly written, unambiguous with all components of the job factored into costs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Planners, CSR's, customers, vendors, and internal production departments to develop efficient cost options, production processes including equipment, delivery, and recommend changes or improvements based on parameters, volume, and cost.
• Collaborate with Production Planner to engineer the best production plan to compile estimated costs that will be both competitive to the customer and can be used running the job.
• Assist in comparison of original estimate to actual cost sheet, investigating and explaining substantial discrepancies between estimating standards and plant performance.
• Obtain competitive pricing from unaffiliated vendors for materials and services as needed including quotes from multiple sources for comparison.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial printing, packaging, direct mail, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experienced CSR and print professionals encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of paper grades, substrates, printing processes, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and production requirements.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with estimating software, ERP/MIS systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and profitability.

Physical Requirements

Walking 80%, Standing 20%, Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 50 lbs. and more, Lifting 25-50 lbs. consistently.

The Details

Job Type: Full Time Onsite or Remote

Shifts Available: 1st shift (8:00am-4:00pm)

Great Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident
• Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off: Vacation
• Paid Time Off: Sick
• Paid Time Off: Holiday
• Paid Time Off: 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials
• Paid Weekly
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
• Great Company Culture

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.