Estimator and Operations Specialist

Cb•Menomonee Falls, WI

23h

About The Position

Pinewood Tool is hiring an Estimator and Operations Specialist to support its precision toolroom and help improve the systems and processes that run the business. The company is growing under new ownership and is investing in machines, AI tools, digital scheduling, and its team. The role offers a path to Operations Manager, with the position expected to grow as the company grows. The specialist will prepare estimates for one-off, prototype, and short-run work across automotive, medical device, aerospace, industrial automation, and engineered-products markets. The role also coordinates jobs from order through delivery, communicates with customers and suppliers, and builds and improves AI workflows, automations, and business data. The shop performs CNC milling, turning, grinding, and EDM, using Mastercam, machine controls, and a modern ERP. Compensation is $60,000–$90,000 per year based on experience, plus a performance-based bonus. Pinewood Tool describes flexible hours and opportunities for training, development, and advancement.

Requirements

Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing, such as estimating, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, or hands-on work as a machinist or toolmaker.
Strong print-reading and GD&T skills, and an understanding of how machining, heat treating, and finishing affect cost and lead time.
Comfort and speed working with ERP systems, Excel, and AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on them.
Clear, confident communication with customers, suppliers, and the shop team.

Responsibilities

Turn requests for quotation into accurate, timely quotes by reading prints, planning processes, sourcing materials and outside processing, and estimating hours with toolmakers.
Use AI tools and the ERP system to accelerate quoting and improve estimates using actual job results.
Coordinate jobs from order through on-time delivery, including scheduling, purchasing, outside processing, shipping, and receiving.
Serve as a contact for customers, engineers, and suppliers regarding requirements, pricing, and lead times.
Build and improve the AI workflows, automations, and data used to run the business.
Identify operational improvements and implement them.