What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Technology Resource Group?
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
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- Estimate projects to be the most cost-effective for production and the client while maintaining quality and company profitability.
- Engineer a manufacturing plan based on written specifications.
- Manage multiple requests ranging from quotes, alteration estimates, purchasing requests and budget quotes.
- Consult with Account Services, Sales and Production as to alternatives to producing or estimate projects.
- Investigate and recommend modifications to enhance quality, functionality and cost savings.
- Prepare required documentation for the estimate and purchases, including but not limited to the estimate, 3-vendor quotations for each outside purchase, purchase orders and vendor credits.
- Monitor their own workload and informs management of bottlenecks and or jeopardized deadlines so corrective action can be taken.
- Acquire paper samples as requested.
- Maintain paper swatch cabinets.
- Purchase raw materials as requested by other department managers.
- Identify vendors to provide products and services that meet our customers’ standards.
- Perform other duties as requested, directed and assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree or Experience Described Below
- 5 years of estimating experience in sheet-fed printing, folding carton estimating, or point of purchase display estimating and/or production experience
- Prior experience with Pre-Press, Pressroom and bindery, folding and gluing, die cutting and hand assembly
- Understanding of graphics principles and a good working knowledge of the entire process
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
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