About this role
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.