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.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Analyze project needs for materials pricing, labor performance, and production requirements
- Ability to read and utilize drawings and blueprints and general manufacturing knowledge
- Self-starter who is self-motivated and can follow directions with little supervision
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Good organizational skills and acute attention to detail
- Maintain good attendance
- Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry, particularly costing of components
What We Do
Midcon Cables is an employee-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of cable harnesses and wiring solutions specializing in high-quality, cost-effective interconnect products. Since 1972, the company has provided cabling and wire interconnect solutions for the military, aerospace, and commercial industries, operating facilities in Missouri and South Carolina to provide value-added interconnection products.
