Cost & Bidding Technician

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Midcon is looking for an ‘owner’ to excel in Midcon’s fast-paced, diverse environment.

Midcon Cables Company, a leading contract manufacturer of wire and cable harness solutions for the defense and aerospace industry, has an immediate opening for a Cost and Bidding Technician. Midcon maintains this position by incorporating new methodologies, technologies, and training for their employees to provide value-added solutions for simple and complex applications.

The Cost and Bidding Tech will be working within a team to help prepare cost estimates to assist management in generating new business and retain existing customers. This position will be required to undertake a detailed analysis of project needs in materials pricing, labor performance, and other production requirements. Meeting these project needs may require utilization of drawings, blueprints, and a general knowledge of the manufacturing.

The position requires an employee to be a self-starter, self-motivated, and able to accept directions and follow through with little supervision. The position also requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Good communication skills are vital as well as an aptitude for excelling within the position. You’ll be interacting with outside suppliers, other employees within the bidding scope, and on occasion Management. Good organizational skills and acute attention to detail are a must for this position. The holder of this position must have and maintain good attendance. Growth opportunities are available.

Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, particularly the costing of components, is preferred not required.

Midcon offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work schedule. The company offers a 401(k) and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Midcon Cables Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Cost Estimating: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person