job summary: Our client, a company that specializes in converting, precision laser and die cutting, and services for non-metallic materials, is looking for an Estimator in the Torrance, CA area. Key qualifications include: 2+ years of estimating in a manufacturing environment, the ability to read drawings, and Microsoft Office computer skills. A High School Diploma is required location: Torrance, California job type: Contract salary: $33.70 - 36.10 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: High School responsibilities: Program Management & Estimating: Primarily responsible for program management and estimating activities for all new customer orders, preparing formal quotation packages based on RFQs.Cost Estimation & Review: Prepares standard cost estimates by reviewing RFQs, customer drawings, and specifications.Cross-functional Collaboration: Communicates with all facets of the organization, including sales, manufacturing, and vendors, to formulate estimates, resolve issues, and coordinate program content.Documentation & Tooling: Develops Bills of Materials (BOM) and Work Instructions for manufacturing and collaborates with Tool & Die Makers to obtain tooling cost estimates and ensure proper specifications.Process Improvement & Support: Continuously evaluates the estimating process to improve accuracy and turn-around time, and serves as a backup for the Customer Service Representative during absences. #LI-JR1 qualifications: Experience level: Entry LevelMinimum 2 years of experienceEducation: High School skills: EstimatingManufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.