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Manufacturing Estimator / Bill Writer
Summary
Title:Manufacturing Estimator / Bill Writer
ID:2018WC001
Department:Part Sales
Location:Monee, IL
Description

Job purpose

The Estimator, Bill Writer is responsible for developing and coordinating cost estimates on department projects for construction as required by customer requests.

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Review mechanical drawings and develop market prints for quoting.
  • Work with Engineering Department to facilitate completion of initial design begun in the quoting stage.
  • Work with Parts Representatives to develop cost estimates and establish pricing in accordance with department policies.
  • Research Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system closeouts for developing cost estimates and prices.
  • Maintain standard and consistent pricing, updating as needed to maintain departmental margin objectives.
  • Create Part Masters and Bills of Material in the ERP system for components as they are sold.
  • Create job travelers in the ERP system.
  • Assist Parts Representatives in securing orders by considering and communicating the best ways to achieve customer delivery requirements.
  • Work closely with manufacturing shop personnel to create estimates for rebuilds.
  • Assist with research to quote as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

  • Minimum Associates Degree in Engineering or Business preferred or equivalent mechanical engineering experience required.
  • Mechanical aptitude required.
  • Knowledge of shop manufacturing and routing practices required.
  • Previous experience estimating mechanical parts and assemblies required.
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to read and understand machinery and structural drawings; familiarity with weld design; strong mathematical aptitude required.
  • Effective oral and written communications skills required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).

 

Working conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Occasional work performed in a manufacturing environment in a technical support role. Ability to climb on heavy equipment that may be elevated 30-50 feet is required.

 

Physical requirements

  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
  • No or very limited physical effort required.
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About Us

Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer.

Connect with Whiting

Location:
26000 Whiting Way
Monee, IL 60449

Phone:
888-Whiting (944-8464)

Email:
Info@WhitingCorp.com