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Estimator (Manufacturing) (Direct Hire)

Kelly Services • Bedford Park, IL • 1h ago

Estimator (Manufacturing)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000/year - pay is dependent on experience level

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Direct Hire Position!

In office 5 days: 6AM-2:30pm (M-F)(can be flexible on hours)

Apply here or email resumes to joer052@kellyservices.com

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator . The ideal candidate should have an investigative nature that drives their research to determine the amount of money, labor and tools necessary to complete a project. The candidate will have 1 - 3 years' experience in manufacturing preferably in steel forging or machining . Critical to the success of this position is the ability to work well in a collaborative manner within the company.

Essential Functions:

Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project

Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product

Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service

Creating labor estimates for any project

Compiling and recording actual costs

Responsive to customer's requests via phone and e-mail, even during travel

Working with Customer Service-Inside Sales to accomplish the above effectively

Works closely with cross-functional team staff including Engineering, Quality and Production.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

A background in forgings, castings or manufacturing preferred with the ability to read customer prints

Self-starter who takes ownership of his work with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while working effectively in a team environment

Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Report writing and strategic planning skills

Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects

Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers

Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional time management skills

Must be computer proficient - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and be able to learn our ERP software as necessary

Benefits:

Annual Bonus Potential

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Short & Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Vacation

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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