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Estimator

Chicago, IL

Posted 5/14/2025

Estimator – Custom Machined ComponentsChicago, IL$70,000 – $90,000 + Bonus

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused Estimator to join a tight-knit team at a family-run machine shop in Chicago. Specializing in custom, high-precision components for industries like food, aerospace, packaging and automotive, our company values craftsmanship, reliability, and people-first leadership. If you’re skilled at interpreting blueprints, understand machining inside and out, and want to work in a respectful, no-nonsense environment, this might be the place for you.

Responsibilities

Review technical prints and CAD drawings to determine dimensions, materials, and machining processes
Generate labor, material, and machine time estimates for CNC and manual machining jobs
Prepare detailed cost quotes for customers and sales reps, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
Communicate directly with vendors to source material quotes and assess lead times
Decide whether jobs should be completed in-house or outsourced and coordinate accordingly
Input all estimates and order data into the ERP system and maintain project tracking
Issue and monitor work orders to keep jobs aligned with production timelines
Keep technical documentation and project files organized for quick reference and traceability
Act as a resource for internal teams with updates on quoting status and job progress

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in a machining or job shop environment
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Familiarity with CNC lathes, mills, and manual machining processes
Strong math and computer skills (Excel, ERP software, quoting tools)
Experience working with metal and composite materials
AutoCAD experience preferred; CNC programming a plus
High attention to detail and accuracy in cost breakdowns
Clear, professional communication skills with internal teams and vendors
Prior quoting or estimating experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred

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