Estimator-Junior
- Altona, MB, R0G 0B0, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Estimator-Junior processes quotation requests by calculating costs based on production standards, material prices, and equipment compatibility. They also communicate manufacturing procedures to internal teams and maintain accurate records for customer quotes.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and essential math skills. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities are required to manage production-related tasks effectively.
Skills
- Quotation processing
- Microsoft Office
- Keyboarding
- Mathematical skills
- Problem-solving
- Production procedure visualization
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Prioritizing
- Time management
- Stress management
- Continuous learning
- Teamwork
- Self-management
- Diplomacy
- Manual dexterity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Sales
Keywords
- Estimator
- Quotation
- Production standards
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Metric measurements
- Imperial measurements
- Printing
- Cost calculation
- Data entry
- Project management
- Sales support
- Inventory
- Raw materials
- Sheeting orders
- Quality control
- Time management
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism