Estimator
Quick Summary
Review and analyze customer specifications to prepare time and cost of estimates for materials, labor, and outside vendors. Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates.
Walking 80% | Standing 20% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 50 lbs. and more | Lifting 25-50 lbs. consist
Estimator
One Allied Way Manchester, CT
Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Customer Service Representatives to join our growing production team.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Review and analyze customer specifications to prepare time and cost of estimates for materials, labor, and outside vendors.
- →Analyze documentation to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates.
- →Ability to calculate the quality of paper, ink, plates, and time to complete each job.
- →Presents all estimates in writing, clearly written, unambiguous with all components of job factored into costs.
- →Coordinate with Sales, Planners, CSR's, customers, vendors, and internal production departments efficient cost options, production processes to include equipment, delivery, and recommend changes or improvements based on parameters, volume, and cost.
- →Collaborates with Production Planner to engineer the best production plan to compile estimated costs that will be both competitive to the customer and can be used running the job.
- →Assist in comparison of original estimate to actual cost sheet, investigating and explaining substantial discrepancies between estimating standards and plant performance.
- →Obtain competitive pricing from unaffiliated vendors for materials and services as needed including quotes from multiple sources for comparison.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial printing, packaging, direct mail, or related manufacturing environments.
- Experienced CSR and print professionals encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of paper grades, substrates, printing processes, and finishing techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret job specifications and production requirements.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with estimating software, ERP/MIS systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and profitability.
Great Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.
Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- July 16, 2026
- First seen
- July 20, 2026
- Last seen
- July 20, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- July 20, 2026
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