Estimator

• Competitive Pay of $29-39 per hour depending on your experience
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm
• Milwaukee, WI
• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program

• Review customer RFQs, blueprints, CAD drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for CNC machining and related manufacturing work.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing methods, machine requirements, setups, tooling, fixtures, and production sequences.
• Estimate machining cycle times, setup hours, programming requirements, inspection time, and overall labor.
• Calculate raw material requirements, including material type, size, quantity, scrap, and yield.
• Obtain pricing and lead times for materials, tooling, purchased components, heat treating, plating, grinding, and other outside services.
• Evaluate part complexity, tolerances, surface finishes, inspection requirements, and other factors affecting manufacturing costs.
• Identify potential manufacturing challenges and recommend alternative processes when appropriate.
• Work closely with engineering, CNC programming, production, purchasing, quality, and sales teams.
• Review historical job performance and actual production costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Maintain organized records of quotes, costing information, vendor pricing, and customer requirements.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or manufacturing-related education preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a CNC machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Previous hands-on experience as a CNC machinist, programmer, manufacturing engineer, or estimator.
• Experience estimating both prototype and production machining.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and job costing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems is a plus.

• $29-39 per hour
• Medical Benefits 
• Opportunity for wage increase after 90 days, and then yearly.
• Training & Growth

The Reserves Network is more than a staffing agency—we're a career partner. With a strong reputation for placing top talent across eight key specialties— Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & Professional, Accounting & Finance, Healthcare, Engineering, Executive & Management, Real Estate, and Information Technology—we prioritize your professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer personalized career guidance, access to exclusive job opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to helping you reach your career goals. When you join The Reserves Network, you're not just filling a position; you're building a career with a company that values your skills and aspirations.