Manufacturing estimator & Project lead Germantown, WI (On-Site) Full-Time | 1st Shift $30 - $40/hr (based on experience) Join a Precision Manufacturing Leader is seeking a manufacturing professional who understands how precision parts, tooling, and dies are made and can help determine the best manufacturing approach for customer projects. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

Manufacturing estimator & Project lead Germantown, WI (On-Site) Full-Time | 1st Shift $30 - $40/hr (based on experience)Join a Precision Manufacturing Leaderis seeking a manufacturing professional who understands how precision parts, tooling, and dies are made and can help determine the best manufacturing approach for customer projects. Whether your background is in Tool & Die, CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Estimating, or Production Planning, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while working on highly diverse projects.For nearly 50 years, Gromax has built precision tooling and components for customers in the aerospace, defense, medical, electrical, and industrial markets. As a family-owned company, we value craftsmanship, problem-solving, and long-term career growth.What You'll Do

• Review customer drawings, CAD models, and RFQs
• Develop manufacturing plans and determine production methods
• Estimate labor, materials, machining, tooling, and outside processing costs
• Prepare customer quotations and manufacturing work orders
• Coordinate with vendors on materials and outside services
• Support production planning, scheduling, and job release activities
• Work closely with toolmakers, machinists, engineers, and leadership
• Identify manufacturing, quality, and tooling issues before production begins
• Help improve estimating accuracy and manufacturing processes
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding technical requirements and delivery expectations

What We're Looking For

• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerances, and precision manufacturing
• Knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, and Wire EDM
• Experience with tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges, or precision machined components
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable using ERP systems, spreadsheets, and manufacturing documentation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ideal Backgrounds

• Tool & Die Maker
• Toolmaker
• CNC Machinist or Programmer
• Manufacturing Estimator
• Manufacturing or Tooling Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Production Planner
• Tooling Designer
• Toolroom Lead or Supervisor

Nice to Have

• Progressive die or metal stamping experience
• Estimating experience
• Production planning or scheduling experience
• SolidWorks or CAD experience
• CNC programming experience
• ERP/MRP system experience

Why Join Gromax?

• Long-term career growth and succession opportunities
• Learn from experienced toolmakers and manufacturing leaders
• Diverse, challenging projects with minimal repetitive work
• Family-owned company culture
• Air-conditioned facility
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified & ITAR Registered

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

If you can look at a print, understand how it will be manufactured, and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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