Job Description

Job Description

This job is posted on behalf of Talent Guide USA by Top Echelon. Commercial Print Estimator – Sheetfed, Digital & Direct Mail

Excellent Compensation | Outstanding Benefits | Print MIS/Estimating Software | Growing Company A growing

commercial printing company is expanding its operations in the area

and looking for an experienced

Commercial Print Estimator

to join its team. We are looking for someone who understands how commercial print is actually produced and can use

print estimating/MIS software

to accurately estimate

sheetfed offset, digital printing, bindery/finishing, and direct mail projects

. The company is progressive and technology-driven, with continued investment in

modern printing equipment, estimating software, workflow automation, and its people

. They offer excellent compensation, outstanding benefits, paid training, and long-term advancement opportunities. Why Consider This Opportunity?

Excellent compensation Outstanding company benefits Daytime position - can work remote with experience Growing and stable commercial printing operation Modern

print MIS and estimating technology Sheetfed offset and production digital capabilities In-house bindery, finishing, and direct mail Paid software and technical training Regular performance and compensation reviews Strong team-oriented culture Low employee turnover Long-term advancement opportunities The Position

The Commercial Print Estimator will prepare accurate and competitive estimates for a diverse mix of

sheetfed offset, production digital, bindery/finishing, and direct mail work

. You'll work closely with

Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Prepress, Production, Scheduling, Bindery, Mailing, and Management

to determine the most efficient and profitable way to manufacture each project. This isn't simply a data-entry position. We're looking for someone who

understands printing and can look at a job specification and determine how it should be produced. Print Estimating / MIS Software

Experience with commercial printing

estimating or MIS software

is important. We are interested in candidates who have worked with systems such as: EFI Pace | EFI Monarch | EFI PrintSmith Vision | PrintIQ | Tharstern | EPMS | Avanti Slingshot | PrintVis | Technique | ePS Radius | ePS Pace | ePS Monarch | ePS PrintSmith Vision | DocketManager | Ordant | Midnight | Similar Print MIS/Estimating Systems You do

not

need experience with the company's exact software. If you understand commercial print estimating and have successfully used a print MIS or estimating platform, the company will provide

paid training on its specific system

. What You'll Estimate

Projects can include: Sheetfed offset printing Production digital printing Short- and long-run commercial print Brochures and marketing collateral Booklets and catalogs Direct mail campaigns Variable-data printing Personalized print Cutting, folding, and stitching Perfect binding Laminating and coating Die cutting, scoring, and perforating Inserting and mailing Outside finishing and specialty services Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for commercial printing projects Enter and maintain estimates within the company's

MIS/estimating software Review customer specifications, RFQs, and job requirements Determine the most efficient production method Estimate

sheetfed offset and digital printing Determine when a project is better suited for offset versus digital production Calculate paper requirements and optimize sheet utilization Estimate press time, make-ready, spoilage, labor, materials, and production costs Calculate bindery and finishing requirements Estimate direct mail and mailing-related production Obtain outside vendor pricing when required Review previous jobs and historical production information Identify missing or conflicting job specifications Work with Sales and Customer Service to develop production alternatives Recommend more cost-effective manufacturing methods when appropriate Help maintain accurate pricing, costing, and production information within the MIS Support competitive pricing while protecting company margins Experience We're Looking For

Candidates should have approximately

2+ years of commercial print estimating experience

or closely related experience providing a strong understanding of printing, production, and job costing. You should understand factors including: Press Format | Sheet Size | Imposition | Paper & Substrates | Paper Utilization | Run Length | Make-Ready | Color Requirements | Production Speeds | Spoilage | Bindery | Finishing | Outside Services | Labor | Mailing Experience estimating work produced on

sheetfed offset presses and production digital equipment

is particularly important. Direct Mail Experience Is Valuable

Because the company also produces

direct mail

, experience estimating mailing projects is a plus. This could include: Variable Data | Data Processing | Inkjet Addressing | Inserting | Folding | Tabbing | Sorting | Postal Preparation | Mailing Services You don't need to be a postal expert, but you should understand how direct mail requirements can affect the

production process, equipment selection, scheduling, and overall cost of a job

. Strong Print Background but Ready to Move Into Estimating?

The company may also consider an experienced

Print CSR, Production Planner, Print Buyer, Account Manager, Production Coordinator, or other commercial print professional

who understands how jobs move through a plant and has the analytical and computer skills to move into estimating. For the right person, the company is willing to provide

paid estimating and software training

. This is an opportunity to join a growing commercial printer where your industry knowledge will directly impact

pricing, production efficiency, profitability, and the company's ability to win new business

. If you understand commercial printing, know how jobs should be produced, and have experience with print estimating/MIS software such as Pace, Monarch, PrintSmith, PrintIQ, Tharstern, EPMS, Avanti, PrintVis, or similar systems, we'd like to hear from you.

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