Cost Estimator

  • Aerotek
  • Middlefield, Ohio
  • Full Time
Manufacturing Estimator**

**Pay: $26-$28**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a dedicated Cost Estimator to develop detailed project plans and cost estimates while working closely with our machinists and production team. You will be responsible for verifying production procedures, ensuring material accuracy, and monitoring project costs to maintain budget control. This role requires excellent communication skills to interact with customers and provide updates on project progress.

**Responsibilities**

+ Develop detailed project plans and cost estimates based on project specifications.

+ Collaborate with machinists and production team members in stamping and injection molding to verify production procedures and material requirements.

+ Read and interpret prints and engineering drawings to determine necessary materials and dimensions.

+ Work closely with the plant manager to ensure accuracy in customer requirements.

+ Utilize Excel for tracking project materials and costs.

+ Engage in customer interactions to support the plant manager and provide project updates.

+ Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle to maintain budget control.

+ Prepare reports and presentations for management review.

+ Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and techniques.

**Essential Skills**

+ 2+ years of manufacturing experience.

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.

+ Experience with computer documentation, including Excel and ERP systems.

+ Ability to interact with customers for quoting and project updates.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Familiarity with CNC machine operations, stamping operations, and injection molding is a plus.

**Why Work Here?**

Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment with great employee tenure, exemplified by our Plant Manager who has been with us for 28 years. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with PTO. Enjoy summer hours from 6am to 2:30pm, and participate in company cookouts to foster team spirit.

**Work Environment**

Our small manufacturing shop, consisting of 15 employees, provides a clean, relaxed, and collaborative work environment. We specialize in CNC machining, stamping, and injection molding, with first shift hours from 7am to 3:30pm, and summer hours from 6am to 2:30pm.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middlefield, Ohio.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Middlefield,OH.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 481182870
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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