Commercial Printing Estimator

​​​​​Estimator (ON SITE ONLY, NOT A REMOTE POSITION) 

Manchester, CT 

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is a full-service commercial and financial printer that has been in operation since 1949 and are a print-media solutions provider in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, digital press capabilities, the largest bindery/finishing area in New England, mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-on-Demand and variable data capabilities. Should you meet the minimum requirements and want to succeed in a fast paced and growing family-run company, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for estimating costs and initial planning for any and proposed printing jobs to be produced at our printing facility in person. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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.

• Allied Training: 6 months.
• In person on site position. This is NOT a remote position and relocation compensation negotiable. 
• Physical Demands are as follows; Standing-5%, Walking-10%, Sitting-85%
• Printing background required. 
• Thorough knowledge of estimating projects, for a commercial printing company and knowledge of prepress, press, bindery, fulfillment, mailing, and distribution methods. 
• Ability to plan the job and visualize all steps and materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good math aptitude.
• Proficient in Excel, EFI Monarch, MIS, PIS, ERP, or estimating software systems. 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks/projects and to be extremely detailed with strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Education and Experience:

• College graduate preferred or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 4 years in printing industry, estimating or planning experience highly considered. 

Physical Requirements: Standing-80%, Walking-20%, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 50lbs. Lifting 25-50 lbs. consistently. 

Job Type: Full Time 
Shift Available & Schedule: 1st shift 8:00am-4:00pm

Why should you work at Allied Printing Services, Inc.? 
Allied Printing Services, Inc. will give their employees the opportunity for upper mobility! We encourage a culture of diversity where people feel free to ask questions and express their opinions and want to support, nurture and inspire each other. 

Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth Services, Free Life Insurance policy, Additional Life Insurance Contribution, Free Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with a company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Referral Bonus, Relocation Assistance Offered. 

Allied Printing Services, Inc. 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, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.