Estimator

SMS group; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401K with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group in Mokena, IL is seeking an estimator to work with Plant Management and Sales to estimate job costs and route jobs within the workshop. You will prepare quotations, program CNC machines, and monitor performance to improve processes.

The role requires a solid mechanical background, ability to read drawings and specs, and strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret detail drawings and production orders.
• Strong mechanical background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel and basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills; organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Estimate job costs using bid specs, drawings, and data to prepare quotes.
• Prepare and send quote documents to customers and open new jobs for won quotes.
• Program CNC machines to optimize productivity and quality and monitor performance.
• Track job performance and deviations from quoted times and costs; identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Mechanical background

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Creativity and problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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Full Time 5 Mokena, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3691

Summary

Work with Plant Management and Sales Team to estimate job costs, prepare quotations and route jobs within the workshop.

What you’ll do

• Estimate job costs using customer bid specifications, detail drawings, historical data, and other information prepare accurate job cost analysis including:
  • Determine work scope, tools, and equipment requirements
  • Raw Material Costs
  • Freight Costs
  • Outside Service and Sub-Contractor Costs
  • Machine Cycle Times
  • Fabrication Man-hours
  • Inspection Man-hours
  • Assembly Man-hours
• Prepare and send quote documents to customers
• Open Jobs for “won” quotes
• Program CNC Machines to optimize productivity and quality
• Monitor performance of machine programs and evaluate opportunities to improve processes.
• Track job performance and monitor for deviations from quoted times and costs.

What you’ll need

• Proficient in reading and interpreting detail drawings, technical specifications, and production orders
• Good mechanical background
• Experience working with DIN Spec Standards is a plus
• Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to respond to a fast-paced environment with frequent changes in priorities

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement program and more!

Who we are:

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.