An Estimator-Junior processes quotation requests received from customers and provides a price quotation based on the current production standards, hourly rates and material prices
The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Friesens Corporation offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package and Employee Ownership Trust distributions.
Job Requirments:
- High School Diploma/GED/Mature Student Diploma
- Effective English use and comprehension
- Digital Literacy (Microsoft Office, keyboarding skills)
- Essential Math skills (Metric and Imperial measurements, problem-solving, conversion charts, etc)
- Ability to conceptualize/visualize implications of production procedures
- Effective use of work-related documents to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to detect, isolate and identify irregularities
- Demonstrated organization, prioritizing, time and stress management skills
- Continuous learning/improvement mindset
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment while demonstrating self-management capabilities
- Able to deal with people diplomatically and professionally at all times
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Over time as required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete the less complex quotes in a timely fashion, efficiently and accurately
- Analyze quotation requests to judge compatibility with production equipment and to determine the most economical method of manufacture
- Calculate price of printing jobs based on specific job procedures and material prices
- Compose quotation letters with specific dates ensuring customers know what is included in the price and what is expected of them
- Advise Project Specialists, Sales staff and Management of manufacturing procedures for specific jobs and recommend changes to quotation specifications for more economical production
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of current production methods
- Develop a thorough knowledge of paper, its characteristics and its applications to specific uses
- Assist Estimators in maintaining quote requests as assigned by the Estimating Manager
- Price sheeting orders and raw materials
- Other tasks as assigned by the Estimating Manager
Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on Monday October 19, 2026 or until a qualified candidate has been selected.
