Job Title
Estimator II
Company Name
Peak Technology Enterprises, Inc.
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Company Overview
Perfecting the business of manufacturing custom products since 1979, Peak has the management team, the work force and the technical know-how to meet the wide range of custom manufacturing needs of our customers.
Peak can assist with your plastic pressure forming, machining, and metal fabrication. From prototypes to production runs, we focus on the improvement of internal processes, methods and infrastructure in order to support manufacturing excellence.
Peak can assist with your plastic pressure forming, machining, and metal fabrication. From prototypes to production runs, we focus on the improvement of internal processes, methods and infrastructure in order to support manufacturing excellence.
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Job Duties
Prepares estimates of cost from customer RFQ’s, using information provided by department managers, raw materials suppliers, outside processors and internal cost estimates.
Job Duties (not limited to):
- Accurate and timely processing of quotes, orders and routing to maintain best possible lead time and equitable return for the company.
- Develop accurate manufacturing steps, bill of materials and labor hours utilizing Shop Tech software by using manufacturing knowledge, process knowledge, print specifications and part data.
- Interpret drawings and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Analyze prints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor hour estimates.
- Consult with necessary personnel to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Address all customer specifications in the quote.
- Update estimates for change requests.
- Verifies completeness and accuracy of data.
- Communicate effectively all details of the quote.
- Conceptualize and create designs for fixtures and cutting tools
- Work on cross functional teams for process improvement and cost reduction
- Assist with reviewing all second run jobs to verify that SOW and run times are accurate and informs Program Managers of any changes.
- Participates in project kick-off meetings to communicate quoted SOW, initial planning and all other pertinent data on complex projects.
- Consistently displays a sense of urgency in meeting all deadlines and goals, keeping in mind that quality and timeliness are of paramount importance to management and our customers.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves and work stations neat. Organize work area for orderliness at all times.
- Abides by all Company safety and health policies and procedures. Must use personal protective equipment if required.
- Follow all inspection procedures including double checks and filling out paperwork to track run times and losses.
- Aware of and conforms to ISO goals and objectives, and supports company ISO requirements.
- Aware of and actively participates in company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency
- Follows approved work instructions.
- Be ready and willing for anything that needs to be done.
- Strive for further training and advancement in company.
- Being punctual and good attendance is required.
- Follow all company policies regarding safety and hazardous material handling.
- Must be willing to work alternate shifts as required by work center load or customer needs (shifts: day, swing, graveyard, and weekend).
Job Duties (not limited to):
- Accurate and timely processing of quotes, orders and routing to maintain best possible lead time and equitable return for the company.
- Develop accurate manufacturing steps, bill of materials and labor hours utilizing Shop Tech software by using manufacturing knowledge, process knowledge, print specifications and part data.
- Interpret drawings and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Analyze prints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor hour estimates.
- Consult with necessary personnel to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Address all customer specifications in the quote.
- Update estimates for change requests.
- Verifies completeness and accuracy of data.
- Communicate effectively all details of the quote.
- Conceptualize and create designs for fixtures and cutting tools
- Work on cross functional teams for process improvement and cost reduction
- Assist with reviewing all second run jobs to verify that SOW and run times are accurate and informs Program Managers of any changes.
- Participates in project kick-off meetings to communicate quoted SOW, initial planning and all other pertinent data on complex projects.
- Consistently displays a sense of urgency in meeting all deadlines and goals, keeping in mind that quality and timeliness are of paramount importance to management and our customers.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves and work stations neat. Organize work area for orderliness at all times.
- Abides by all Company safety and health policies and procedures. Must use personal protective equipment if required.
- Follow all inspection procedures including double checks and filling out paperwork to track run times and losses.
- Aware of and conforms to ISO goals and objectives, and supports company ISO requirements.
- Aware of and actively participates in company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency
- Follows approved work instructions.
- Be ready and willing for anything that needs to be done.
- Strive for further training and advancement in company.
- Being punctual and good attendance is required.
- Follow all company policies regarding safety and hazardous material handling.
- Must be willing to work alternate shifts as required by work center load or customer needs (shifts: day, swing, graveyard, and weekend).
Job Requirements
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel).
- Ability to use calipers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
- Ability to read/interpret drawings, including the ability to view and understand the drawings in AutoCad LT.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team and coordinate scope of work.
- Ability to follow and understand directions.
- Strong math skills.
- Good technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Willingness to perform tasks outside core responsibilities when necessary.
- Must have good phone skills.
- Ability to use calipers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
- Ability to read/interpret drawings, including the ability to view and understand the drawings in AutoCad LT.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team and coordinate scope of work.
- Ability to follow and understand directions.
- Strong math skills.
- Good technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Willingness to perform tasks outside core responsibilities when necessary.
- Must have good phone skills.
Skills/Experience Preferred
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry (preferred).
2+ years of experience estimating (preferred).
2+ years of experience estimating (preferred).
Hours
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
How to Apply
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