What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Precision Inc?
Job Title: Estimator
Division: Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: N/A
Job Status: Full Time
Travel Required: 0%
Revision Date: October 2024
Reports To: Sales Operations Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide accurate and competitive quote proposals and technical support to sales staff (ISR’s, outside sales, service center, etc.) in a timely manner for pulleys, conveyor accessories, idlers and, when necessary, this person will be involved with applications, estimating, non-standard product, quoting, order entry and complaint resolution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
More specifically, the employee owner will:
- Provide pricing on cost plus items for Inside Sales
- Assist Inside Sales by providing technical information.
- Work with Engineering to insure correct product construction.
- Learn and possess strong product and system knowledge.
- Read and understand specifications from engineering firms to provide accurate quotes.
- Provide sales and market information based on daily contact with customers.
- Provide back-up for all Estimators and Product Specialists within PPI.
- Determine which inquiries will be quoted or declined in conjunction with Product Specialist.
- Coordinate communications between Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality Control and Shipping
- Perform extra assignments and related tasks in the work area.
- Continually participate in additional training related to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong customer service skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and vendors.
- Must be proficient in excel; Pivot Tables, Formatting Sheets, Math formulae, filters, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and mange time in order to accomplish work.
- Good organizational skills and experience in working with teams towards measured outcomes.
- Must have strong math skills
- Must have good communication skills
- Great Time Management Skills
- Ability to work in a high paced environment
- Ability to multitask
EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS
- Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES
- Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee:
- Is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, repetitively use right hand for simple/light grasping, repetitively use left hand for simple/light grasping, repetitively use right hand for fine dexterity, and repetitively use left hand for fine dexterity.
- Is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job is close vision.
- Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear customers and the ability to hear instructions from others.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- The noise level in the work environment is MODERATE.
- Steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection when in production areas.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.