Technical Estimator

Ellsworth Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Bonus plan

Health

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k)

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness Program

Social Events

Community Involvement

Job summary

Ellsworth Corporation, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment, seeks a Technical Estimator to analyze projects, prepare cost estimates, and manage technical sales through to initial production. The role requires collaboration with customers, reading blueprints, and creating detailed, Excel-based quotes for manufacturing projects in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The position emphasizes tooling design, BOM creation, and routing, with responsibilities spanning quotes, customer updates,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with flexible materials and the non-metallic converting industry.
• Experience in estimating or quoting preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required, Associates/Technical degree preferred.
• Basic Excel knowledge of formulas requiredAdvanced knowledge of Excel formulas preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees of varying education levels across multiple divisions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards and requirements preferred.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with customers and company resources to recommend machinery and tools to use to manufacture products
• Reads blueprints, understands the quality requirements and the feasibility of the project, and creates red-line drawings for any requested changes
• Uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations
• Designs and purchases production tooling, creates BOM to dictate the raw material purchases, and creates routing to set-up the production processes
• Collaborates with internal and external customers to provide project updates
• Creates Excel-based quotes using customer requirements, material characteristics, the size of order, and other applicable factors

Job description

Job Description: What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that help make each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Technical Estimator opportunity. This role reports into Tape Case, LLC, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Elk Grove Village, IL and is a 100% on-site, in-office role.

The Technical Estimator analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service needs. Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools. Manages the sales opportunity from technical sales to the initial production process (including understanding customer requirements, supporting design changes, quoting custom requests, purchasing/designing tooling, creating the BOM, and evaluating/improving the production process).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with customers and company resources to recommend machinery and tools to use to manufacture products
• Reads blueprints, understands the quality requirements and the feasibility of the project, and creates red-line drawings for any requested changes
• Uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations
• Designs and purchases production tooling, creates BOM to dictate the raw material purchases, and creates routing to set-up the production processes
• Collaborates with internal and external customers to provide project updates
• Creates Excel-based quotes using customer requirements, material characteristics, the size of order, and other applicable factors

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive wage, bonus plan
• Health
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Social Events
• Community Involvement
• ...and much more!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with flexible materials and the non-metallic converting industry
• Experience in estimating or quoting preferred
• High School diploma or GED required, Associates/Technical degree preferred
• Basic Excel knowledge of formulas requiredAdvanced knowledge of Excel formulas preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees of varying education levels across multiple divisions
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards and requirements preferred
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred

At Ellsworth, people are at the center of everything we do. We’re a global organization built on long standing values, integrity, respect, collaboration, and a relentless focus on our customers. We believe great outcomes start with great people. That’s why we invest in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, expertise is valued, and individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact—for our customers, our teams, and their own growth. No matter your role, you’ll find that customer focus is part of every job at Ellsworth. We work across disciplines and regions to solve complex challenges, support real world production needs, and build solutions that last. This is a place where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported. You’re in the right place and we’re glad you’re here.