Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Cornell Forge is a recognized leader in the forging industry with a longstanding reputation for producing complex parts. Our facility is located just south of Chicago in Bedford Park.

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

Benefits:

· Annual Bonus Potential

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

· Short & Long Term Disability

· 401K with Company Match

· Profit Sharing

· Paid Holidays

· Vacation

Cornell Forge Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

· 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

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