Job Planner / Estimator

Van Zeeland Manufacturing, Inc.; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and LTD

Company paid STD and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match

Gym membership reimbursement

Charitable match program

Quarterly bonuses

Monthly employee lunches

Job summary

Van Zeeland Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Job Planner / Estimator to join our team. You will plan and prepare jobs for production, create routings, prepare CAD drawings in AutoCAD, review customer requirements, and assist with estimating and scheduling.

The role requires technical mindset, organization, and attention to detail, with experience in CAD and manufacturing information. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and vendors to resolve questions and

Qualifications

• Experience or education in manufacturing, CAD, machining, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and modify manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, dimensions, tolerances, and materials.
• Strong computer, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication with both office and production personnel.
• Previous experience with job planning, CAD/drafting, estimating, scheduling, machining, programming, or manufacturing engineering is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain job routings for production.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and CAD files.
• Create manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD, typically based on industry standards.
• Modify customer-supplied drawings and maintain drawing revisions.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing processes and sequence of operations.
• Review new and repeat jobs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Work with production on first-time-run jobs to verify routings, drawings, and setups.
• Assist with job scheduling, inventory planning, and lead times.
• Assist with estimating material, labor, setup, tooling, and outside-service costs.
• Work with Sales, Purchasing, Production, vendors, and customers to resolve manufacturing questions.
• Review previous jobs to improve future routings and estimates.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Job planning

Estimating

Scheduling

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Education

Technical field in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Van Zeeland Manufacturing is looking for a Manufacturing Job Planner / Estimator to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for planning and preparing jobs for production, including creating job routings, preparing manufacturing drawings in AutoCAD, reviewing customer requirements, and assisting with estimating and scheduling.

We're looking for someone who is technically minded, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with CAD and manufacturing information.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain job routings for production.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and CAD files.
• Create manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD, typically based on established industry standards and specifications.
• Modify customer-supplied drawings and maintain drawing revisions.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing processes and sequence of operations.
• Review new and repeat jobs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Work with production on first-time-run jobs to verify routings, drawings, and setups.
• Assist with job scheduling, inventory planning, and lead times.
• Assist with estimating material, labor, setup, tooling, and outside-service costs.
• Work with Sales, Purchasing, Production, vendors, and customers to resolve manufacturing questions.
• Review previous jobs to improve future routings and estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in manufacturing, CAD, machining, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software.
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and modify manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, dimensions, tolerances, and materials.
• Strong computer, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with both office and production personnel.
• Previous experience with job planning, CAD/drafting, estimating, scheduling, machining, programming, or manufacturing engineering is helpful.

Why Join Van Zeeland Manufacturing?

At Van Zeeland Manufacturing, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen. Founded in 1980, we are a third‑generation family business. We are a manufacturer of power transmission products (sprockets, gears, and timing belt pulleys) and our mission is simple: manufacture quality products at a fair price, deliver them on time, and provide outstanding customer service.

Our Core Values - Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Customer Service, and Innovation - guide how we work with our customers, employees, vendors, and community.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and LTD
• Company paid STD and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Charitable match program
• Quarterly bonuses
• Monthly employee lunches

Van Zeeland Manufacturing, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen as a condition of employment.

Van Zeeland Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.