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Estimators
Estimators play a pivotal role in the daily operation of our company. They use accepted and tried industry methods for establishing the price of a specific print job so that the sales staff are able to compete in the local market.
Our estimators calculate the total selling price for proposed printing jobs, including various production options as requested by sales staff and production managers. To do this work accurately the estimator must be able analyze all job specifications from design to packaging and delivery to ensure that all the information required to calculate the price is reflected in the customer’s specifications.
An estimator must be able to refine the specifications received based on knowledge and experience to streamline production, provide the best price possible, ensure the best quality and provide the best solution tailored to the customer’s needs. An estimate will detail all elements of the job to be printed including artwork, film supplied, paper supplied, finishing methods and delivery instructions and deadlines.
Estimators are responsible for keeping detailed records and production plans for use by production managers, noting any potential delays in production due to mill order stock, discontinued stock or minimum order requirements.
The estimator also calculates additional costs if a work order varies from the original estimate and passes it along to sales staff for customer approval. He/She will also revise estimates in the case of author’s alterations i.e. changes to customer art, files, or specifications after a job is accepted, and pass this information to sales staff for processing.
Samco Printers is looking for an estimator with a complete understanding of modern printing processes and terminology and the ability to plan a job and visualize all of its steps and material requirements. The applicant must have a working knowledge of estimating paper and ink, calculating the degree of difficulty in production, job layout and bindery operations including a variety of digital processes. It is essential that he/she has strong written and verbal communication skills and a numerical aptitude. The ability to work with computers is a prerequisite, as is the natural ability to prioritize. The estimator’s job requires contact with each department and the ability to work within a team is central to the estimating role.
