CNC Manufacturing Estimator

Hagan Staffing is excited to partner again with Slideways, Inc., a well-established, family-owned manufacturer in Worcester, MA, to find an experienced CNC Manufacturing Estimator to join their team.

For more than 30 years, Slideways has manufactured precision plastic components for the food, beverage, packaging, and conveyor industries. They've earned a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and responsive customer service.

We're looking for someone who knows CNC machining, is comfortable interpreting customer drawings, and understands what goes into accurately estimating machining time, materials, and production costs. This key position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing to develop competitive quotes and move projects into production.

• Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare material, labor, and machining cost estimates for CNC-manufactured components.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Purchasing to develop accurate quotations and lead times.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Use ERP software and historical costing information to prepare and maintain estimates.
• Review actual versus estimated costs to improve quoting accuracy.
• Assist with customer questions and changes to existing quotations.

• 2–5 years of estimating experience in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of CNC machining processes and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations, ensuring competitive pricing, accuracy, and effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and CAD/CAM software is helpful.
• Experience with engineered plastic components is a plus.

An associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing, machining, or engineering is preferred, although equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.

Salary: $70,000–$90,000
, depending on experience.

Slideways offers health, paid time off, life insurance, a flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.

If you have CNC manufacturing and estimating experience and would like to learn more, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.