Production Estimator

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and profitable execution of our manufacturing operations. You will work directly with Customer Service, Drafting, Application and Production Engineering. This role directly reports to the Production Manager.

How will you make a difference?

The Production Estimator will create, communicate, and maintain standard hours for all parts and production operations across all our facilities, globally. Duties include completing standard (BOO) hours for all new drawing set releases with drafting, assisting production with job related tasks regarding standard hours in Epicor, supporting vendor hour needs as required and interacting with departments as needed for scheduling, pricing, and efficiency projects. Work with outside vendors to determine progress of work performed. Responsible for accurately estimating the time, cost, and resources required to complete production projects. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and profitable execution of our manufacturing operations.

This position is a salaried position with basic office hours of 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. This position is located in beautiful northern Minnesota on the Iron Range. It is an onsite role that will interact with internal and external customers.   

What do we want to know about you?

• AA or AAS degree in engineering technology, manufacturing or related field with 3 years previous experience in production estimating or similar role or HS Diploma or GED with 5 years L&M knowledge.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• 18 years or older.

What will your typical day look like?

• Establish standard hours and operations for method inputs.
• Assist Production Manager and Production Coordinator with all cost gross margins and labor review activities. 
• Review standard hours as needed to assist Production Coordinator.
• Complete hour and operation updates, when required by drafting, upon completion of engineering revisions. 
• Work with production and vendors to resolve problems.
• Examine materials, drawings and documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate job and method changes, with production and drafting, to support lean initiatives.
• Edit and proofread documents and computer entries to ensure accuracy prior to data input.
• Review and audit standard hours with production, design team and customer service to support efficiency, manufacturability, and profitability goals.
• Route new jobs and old PN’s throughout the shop and coordinate workflow to ensure prints are correct for machine shop.
• Responsible for effectively communicating with the Production Manager and Production Coordinator if ship dates cannot be met or delays occur for other departments.
• Review jobs for special instructions and procedures.
• Ensure all personnel follow safety procedures.
• Attend required meetings including, but not limited to supervisor meetings, quarterly safety meetings, trainings, Cost Committee meetings, and other meetings when directed.
• Effectively communicate with all shifts and departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Complete daily “HIT” list to aid knowledge on specific builds.
• Review quality data monthly for areas of concern.
• Assist in other areas of production as needed
• Responsible for being the backup to the Production Coordinator position, when needed.
  • Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule.
  • Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules; confer with customer service, drafting, engineering, department supervisors, and purchasing to determine progress of work, delivery dates, parts and material availability, and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work and production problems.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Domestic and international travel is possible depending on the project.