Estimator

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities in Putnam, CT is seeking a skilled estimator to quote manufactured parts, assess profitability, and manage in-house sales. The role requires reading blueprints, improving processes, and coordinating with customers to gather accurate information while protecting margins.

You will review completed jobs for profitability, ensure on-time delivery, and use the E2 system to capture job data.

Qualifications

• Ability to read & understand blueprints and technical documents.
• Continuous improvement mindset with disciplined processes and willingness to change.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter able to multi-task and prioritize work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Good computer knowledge and software use.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Properly quote items that can be manufactured in our facility.
• Quote to meet company profit margins.
• Choose appropriate outside vendor to meet requirements.
• Work directly with customers to gather correct information as required.
• Review all completed jobs for accuracy and profitability.
• Properly use the E2 management system to record job information.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Continuous improvement

Time management

Self-motivation

Communication

Manufacturing process

Computer literacy

Math skills

Detail oriented

Tools

E2 management system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for estimating time and delivery for manufactured parts, reviewing completed jobs for profitability and time adjustments, and in-house sales.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Properly quote items that can be manufactured in our facility
• Properly quote to meet company profit margins
• Properly choose appropriate outside vendor to meet requirements
• Work directly with customers to gather correct information as required
• Review all completed jobs for accuracy and profitability
• Properly use the E2 management system to record job information

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume other responsibilities as required

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

• Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs
• Meet customer delivery requirements
• Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read & understand blueprints and technical documents
• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture
• Organizational and time management skills
• Self starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understand of the manufacturing process
• Good computer knowledge
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. *

ERW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.