Machine Shop Estimator

Founded in June 1984, C&H Enterprises is an industry-leading CNC machining, fabricating, & welding contract manufacturer. Our philosophy is simple - manufacture high-quality parts while operating with common sense, honesty, and respect. We are extremely proud of our team and everything we do!

C&H Enterprises is rapidly expanding and looking to hire dedicated and creative individuals. As a growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a close-knit family environment, and competitive compensation & benefits. Join us today!

Position Summary:

Process customer quotes.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

· Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

· Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

· Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.

· Coordinate with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

· Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

· Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

· Maintain cost data base by entering data (Price change process).

· Act as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods

· Review budget and project profitability status (job cost) and goals with supervisor and project team as required.

· Seek input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures

· Act as a resource for project management by providing cost information and develop cost estimates for changes in the work

· Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors

· Manage bid pricing from all vendors

· Ensure timely completion of estimates

· Maintain and update the quote log

· Track progress of RFQ to PO with follow up calls and document progress in the quote log

· Create robust part masters

· Assist customer service

· Conduct risk analysis

· Assist in SRD process

· Increase sales

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Revise Travelers

· Assist with improving C&H procedures and work instructions

Job Qualification Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

· Work experience as a machinist with proficiency in reading blueprints.

Requirements:

· Good leadership and communication skills (oral, business writing, and listening)

· Strong problem-solving skills

· High level of communication between internal and external customers

· Well-developed professional qualities (decisiveness, commitment, initiative, impact, energy and drive)

· Ability to communicate effectively to customers and people in all levels of the organization

Work Experience:

· Experience in machining and estimating.

Education:

· High School diploma or GED

· College or Technical Institute courses in machining desired

· Work experience as a machinist is beneficial

Measurements on Performance:

· Attendance

· Leadership Ability

· Ability to learn new skills

· Ability to teach new skills

· Increased Sales

Lifting Requirements:

☒ Medium work - Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements:

☒ Stand or Sit (Stationary position)

☒ Walk (Move, Traverse)

☒ Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)

☒ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (Position self (to), Move)

☒ Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

☒ See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

☒ Pushing or Pulling

☒ Reaching

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions:

☒ Exposure to Fumes

☒ Exposure to Dust

☒ Noise

☒ Vibration

☒ Mists or gases

☒ Mechanical Hazards

☒ Chemical Hazards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• No Relocation Available

Work Location: One location