Print Estimator
Spire Spire Peabody, MA Peabody, MA Full-time Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year $60,000 - $80,000 a year 7 days ago 7 days ago 7 days ago Company Overview:
Spire is a unique organization providing a new paradigm for integrated communication and production.
We focus our experience on creating custom solutions to facilitate all phases of strategy, creation, production and fulfillment of our client's communication needs.
As a single-source for concept, strategy, design, web development, data management, prepress, print, fulfillment, mail services and technical support, we can enable companies to improve marketing communications, streamline production, reduce cycle times and leverage assets and messages across multiple mediums in an efficient, cost effective manner.
Job
Summary:
The Estimator has the overall responsibility for ensuring that each job is mapped in a way that optimizes maximum efficiency of resources (equipment & Production Departments) to best produce the finished product.
This is accomplished in partnership with the Production Department Managers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Engineer the best production plan for a project.
Evaluate all methods available for producing a job and provides quotes based on the most economical method.
Plan jobs using a variety of substrates and printing methods.
Revise estimates as needed due to specification changes.
Perform job cost analysis.
Develop knowledge of materials available and recommends cost saving opportunities.
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Consult with sales, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Must evaluate individual responsibilities and use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, criteria or propose new policies.
Maintain estimating standard procedures.
Assure quality standards are met before delivering a quote.
Utilize estimating software to provide quotes to Customer Service Representatives.
Consult with the appropriate department managers to determine production capabilities and optimal production process.
Advise and provide direction and support to employees trying to determine specifications on a project.
Work to minimize Spire's exposure and risk on projects.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5-7 years in the printing/packaging industry.
Strong math, computer, and analytical skills.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope.
Positive can do customer focus and attitude.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all printing processes, paper, ink, computer operation and purchasing.
Complete ability to calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates and the time required to complete each job.
Experience using several different substrates and printing processes.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Peabody, MA 01960:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Print Estimating:
5 years (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Peabody, MA 01960.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Spire is a unique organization providing a new paradigm for integrated communication and production.
We focus our experience on creating custom solutions to facilitate all phases of strategy, creation, production and fulfillment of our client's communication needs.
As a single-source for concept, strategy, design, web development, data management, prepress, print, fulfillment, mail services and technical support, we can enable companies to improve marketing communications, streamline production, reduce cycle times and leverage assets and messages across multiple mediums in an efficient, cost effective manner.
Job
Summary:
The Estimator has the overall responsibility for ensuring that each job is mapped in a way that optimizes maximum efficiency of resources (equipment & Production Departments) to best produce the finished product.
This is accomplished in partnership with the Production Department Managers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Engineer the best production plan for a project.
Evaluate all methods available for producing a job and provides quotes based on the most economical method.
Plan jobs using a variety of substrates and printing methods.
Revise estimates as needed due to specification changes.
Perform job cost analysis.
Develop knowledge of materials available and recommends cost saving opportunities.
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Consult with sales, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Must evaluate individual responsibilities and use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, criteria or propose new policies.
Maintain estimating standard procedures.
Assure quality standards are met before delivering a quote.
Utilize estimating software to provide quotes to Customer Service Representatives.
Consult with the appropriate department managers to determine production capabilities and optimal production process.
Advise and provide direction and support to employees trying to determine specifications on a project.
Work to minimize Spire's exposure and risk on projects.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5-7 years in the printing/packaging industry.
Strong math, computer, and analytical skills.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope.
Positive can do customer focus and attitude.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all printing processes, paper, ink, computer operation and purchasing.
Complete ability to calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates and the time required to complete each job.
Experience using several different substrates and printing processes.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Peabody, MA 01960:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Print Estimating:
5 years (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Peabody, MA 01960.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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