Cost Estimator - Operations
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring a full-time Cost Estimator/Quoter, for our Carbide Division accounts to provide accurate job quotes and to provide superior support services to internal and external carbide customers. Working as a crucial member of our Carbide Operations team, the Cost Estimator/Quoter works closely with manufacturing, operations and sales to provide estimates or job quotes and exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Use experience & knowledge of manufacturing processes to provide job quotes in response to customer requests for carbide components, etc.
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Maintain a system of record keeping for all quotes to use as a reference tool for future quotes
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Work closely with manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering and quality teams to provide excellent customer service and maintain company profitability
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Provide summary reports and other regular and special reports as needed
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Continually evaluate and review effectiveness of pricing structures, quotation procedures and recommended improvements
Education/Experience:
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Candidate must possess high school diploma or equivalent
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Prior machining, engineering, or quoting experience
- Associate degree in mechanical drafting, preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
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Solid technical, mechanical and mathematical skills
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other product specifications and design data
- Effective computer literacy and ability to quickly learn and use required software
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
- Familiarity with carbide manufacturing processes, preferred
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Able to work independently and with teams
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Ability to take intelligent, decisive risks and professional justify them as necessary
- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks
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Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills
Compensation & benefits:
We offer an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including:
- COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR
- HEALTH BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Hearing Aid Coverage
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On-Site Fitness Equipment (Saxonburg Campus)
- RETIREMENT
- ESOP: 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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401K: 3% Company paid contribution
- 401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
- MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
- WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
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15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
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9 Paid Holidays
- OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
- Group Term Life
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Short Term Disability (after 90 days)
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Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
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Voluntary Benefit package
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- On-site cafeteria
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Temperature controlled buildings
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
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Years of Service Awards
About Us:
Penn United, a leading advanced contract manufacturer since 1971, provides the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for our customers’ complex needs. Our broad range of manufacturing services support a variety of industries including defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and precision components for consumer goods. Through our diverse range of capabilities which includes Engineering, Precision Machining/Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding and more, our work plays a vital role in products used around the world every day. Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh in Butler County.
Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability
