Job Description

Miller Brother Staffing Solutions is looking for qualified candidates for a Cost Estimator for a company in Corry, PA. This is a 1st shift position with a pay range of $20-25/hour.

Cost Estimator

Shift: 1st--optional 8am-5pm Monday through Friday or 6am-4:30pm Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $20-25/hour



***Candidate must pass a drug screen and be open to a criminal background check**


Summary


The cost estimator develops accurate part and tooling quotes by analyzing customer prints and CAD data to determine material usage, production steps, labor, and secondary operations. This role requires proficiency in CAD/quoting software and strong manufacturing knowledge to ensure competitive, profitable bids.



Key Responsibilities

• Quoting & Estimating: Analyze customer requirements (RFQs) to create detailed cost models, including raw material usage, tooling concepts, and labor costs.
• Technical Analysis: Read blueprints, GD&T, and manipulate CAD data to determine manufacturing steps, strip layouts, and machine selection.
• Tooling Assessment: Estimate cost and design concepts for metal stamping dies (progressive, transfer, or blanking).
• Vendor Coordination: Source and secure quotes for outside services (plating, heat treating, painting).
• Internal Collaboration: Work with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure feasibility and accuracy of quotes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of quoting in stamping/fabrication or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metal stamping processes, materials, and tooling.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD software and Excel. Experience with Paperless Parts or ERP software is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and technical documentation.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in calculating material, labor, and overhead costs.

Education

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is highly desirable.

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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