Job Description

Exactec is a leading designer and fabricator of custom acrylic point-of-purchase displays. Our associates work directly with leading retailers and brands, such as Target, CVS, Loreal, and Philips, to create shopping experiences seen every day. Our company fosters a creative and ambitious atmosphere to stay relevant in today's retail world. We look for energetic and industrious people to help us build on our decades of success and give our clients exceptional displays.

An Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing important metrics by providing ongoing assistance to our sales staff.

Exactec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates & pricing presentations by analyzing vendor proposals along with manufacturing requirements
• Prepares work to be estimated by:
• Gathering project specifications
• Requesting & analyzing vendor quotations
• Examining production method
• Ascertaining best manufacturing practices
• Identifies labor, material, & scheduling requirements by studying proposals, drawings, & other related documents.
• Refers incomplete specifications requirements to account managers, sales service, or client for clarification
• Computes costs by identifying labor, material, & time requirements
• Refines specification based on knowledge & experience to:
• Achieve efficient production methods
• Lower costs
• Increased suitability for end use
• Adds additional manufacturing steps to ensure quality standards
• Presents prepared estimates to client & account manager by assembling & displaying numerical & descriptive details
• Creates organized & detailed production planning, communicated throughout the manufacturing process
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks & goals in a timely manner
• Build relationships with established, new, and key vendors
• Provide consultation on planning, including:
• Schedules
• Manpower needs
• Etc.
• Other projects as assigned or needed
  

Required Education

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years estimating experience in a manufacturing environment
• Industry experience in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to manage multiple, ongoing projects with efficiency and accuracy
• Analytical mindset with emphasis on mathematical calculations
• Exceptional written & oral communication in a professional business environment
• Aptitude to learn & put into effective use across multiple software platforms
• Excellent organizational skills
• Thoroughness & reliability
• Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suite
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiar with CNC machinery centers
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Global Shop) or equivalent
• Plastic fabrication, laser cutting, & router cutting knowledge is beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health, Vision, & Dental Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Care
• Cancer Care
• Hospital Indemnity

Every employee eligible for insurance on the first Monday of the following month.