Estimator-Junior

An Estimator-Junior processes quotation requests received from customers and provides a price quotation based on the current production standards, hourly rates and material prices

The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Friesens Corporation offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package and Employee Ownership Trust distributions.   

Job Requirments:

• High School Diploma/GED/Mature Student Diploma


• Effective English use and comprehension


• Digital Literacy (Microsoft Office, keyboarding skills)


• Essential Math skills (Metric and Imperial measurements, problem-solving, conversion charts, etc)


• Ability to conceptualize/visualize implications of production procedures


• Effective use of work-related documents to accomplish job tasks


• Ability to detect, isolate and identify irregularities


• Demonstrated organization, prioritizing, time and stress management skills


• Continuous learning/improvement mindset


• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment while demonstrating self-management capabilities


• Able to deal with people diplomatically and professionally at all times


• Excellent manual dexterity


• Over time as required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete the less complex quotes in a timely fashion, efficiently and accurately


• Analyze quotation requests to judge compatibility with production equipment and to determine the most economical method of manufacture


• Calculate price of printing jobs based on specific job procedures and material prices


• Compose quotation letters with specific dates ensuring customers know what is included in the price and what is expected of them


• Advise Project Specialists, Sales staff and Management of manufacturing procedures for specific jobs and recommend changes to quotation specifications for more economical production


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current production methods


• Develop a thorough knowledge of paper, its characteristics and its applications to specific uses


• Assist Estimators in maintaining quote requests as assigned by the Estimating Manager


• Price sheeting orders and raw materials


• Other tasks as assigned by the Estimating Manager

Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on Monday October 19, 2026 or until a qualified candidate has been selected.