Manufacturing estimator & Project lead

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Manufacturing estimator & Project lead📍 Germantown,

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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. 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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