Estimator & NC Programmer: Precision Machining

Gilder Search Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an Estimator/NC Programmer to own the front-end quoting process and establish fast, accurate job estimates grounded in shop capabilities. The role also serves as a secondary programmer to maintain uninterrupted flow.

You will read complex drawings, estimate costs, and collaborate with sales to protect margins while supporting NC programming with MasterCAM and SolidWorks. On-site Akron, OH location.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience estimating machining, tooling, or component repair work in a precision metalworking environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
• Familiarity with CAM/CAD software for NC programming and verification.

Responsibilities

• Own intake, queue management, and on-time turnaround of quotes.
• Develop detailed cost, material, and lead-time estimates from drawings and GD&T.
• Source external material costs and vendor process pricing for accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with sales on pricing to protect margins.
• Serve as secondary NC programmer to write and verify CNC programs using MasterCAM & SolidWorks.
• Work with setup personnel on first-article proveouts and cycle-time verifications.
• Maintain standard cycle-time, labor, and cost data to minimize variance.
• Document estimating logic and job workflows.

Skills

Estimating machining

Reading drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in technical or business field

Tools

MasterCAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks an Estimator/NC Programmer to own the front-end quoting process and establish fast, accurate job estimates grounded in shop capabilities. The role also serves as a secondary programmer to maintain uninterrupted flow.

You will read complex drawings, estimate costs, and collaborate with sales to protect margins while supporting NC programming with MasterCAM and SolidWorks. On-site Akron, OH location.