Estimator Job at Headhunter Insider, Chicago, IL

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  • Headhunter Insider
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Estimator – Custom Machined Components
Chicago, IL
$70,000 – $90,000 + Bonus

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused Estimator to join a tight-knit team at a family-run machine shop in Chicago . Specializing in custom, high-precision components for industries like food, aerospace, packaging and automotive, our company values craftsmanship, reliability, and people-first leadership. If you’re skilled at interpreting blueprints, understand machining inside and out, and want to work in a respectful, no-nonsense environment, this might be the place for you.

Responsibilities

  • Review technical prints and CAD drawings to determine dimensions, materials, and machining processes
  • Generate labor, material, and machine time estimates for CNC and manual machining jobs
  • Prepare detailed cost quotes for customers and sales reps, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
  • Communicate directly with vendors to source material quotes and assess lead times
  • Decide whether jobs should be completed in-house or outsourced and coordinate accordingly
  • Input all estimates and order data into the ERP system and maintain project tracking
  • Issue and monitor work orders to keep jobs aligned with production timelines
  • Keep technical documentation and project files organized for quick reference and traceability
  • Act as a resource for internal teams with updates on quoting status and job progress

Requirements

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in a machining or job shop environment
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Familiarity with CNC lathes, mills, and manual machining processes
  • Strong math and computer skills (Excel, ERP software, quoting tools)
  • Experience working with metal and composite materials
  • AutoCAD experience preferred; CNC programming a plus
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in cost breakdowns
  • Clear, professional communication skills with internal teams and vendors
  • Prior quoting or estimating experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred

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