What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Arkay?
- Receive and confirm specifications included in “Requests for Quote” forms and other pricing requests
- Plan press layouts and other production methods for each estimate
- Coordinate with customer service / sales departments
- Obtain competitive pricing from vendors
- Work with production supervisors and management as needed to answer technical questions regarding projects
- Use estimating tools (software, standards, etc.) to compile estimated costs that will be both competitive for the customer and profitable for the company
- Communicates with the Corporate Planning & Materials Manager to establish pricing for completed estimates
- Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Planning & Materials Manager
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be familiar with printing/folding carton equipment (running speeds, efficiencies, paper pricing, etc.) and related experience in all phases of production (pre-press, press, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Able to effectively communicate with sales, customer service and directly with customers when necessary
- Organizational and time management skills, be able to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Strong mathematical and problem solving skills