Job Shop Costing Worksheet
Build a reviewable job-shop estimate from material, setup, cycle time, labour, machine, tooling, outside services, overhead, and commercial margin.
What this resource is for
A useful job-shop estimate separates setup from run quantity and exposes the basis of material, machine, labour, tooling, outside service, and overhead costs. It should also show which values come from evidence and which remain provisional.
The workbook includes an example routing and quantity-break view without claiming universal cycle times or rates.
Designed for: Machine shops and mixed job shops preparing cost-based estimates for custom and repeat work.
What is included
- job and revision basis
- material and purchase cost
- operation routing
- setup and run-time costs
- tooling and consumables
- outside services
- quantity-break and margin summary
Fields and review points
How to use it
Define the manufactured scope
Record part revision, quantity, material, stock, required processes, inspection, finish, packaging, and delivery basis.
Build the routing visibly
Separate each setup and run operation. Add material, tooling, consumables, inspection, outside services, freight, overhead, and allowances using company-approved rate logic.
Review quantity and commercial result
Check setup dilution, batch assumptions, scrap, supplier validity, capacity, lead time, and margin before approving each quantity break.
Important review boundaries
- Example cycle times and rates are placeholders, not benchmarks.
- Verify machine capability, process planning, tooling, inspection, and capacity.
- Do not apply one overhead or margin method without confirming company policy.
Questions about this resource
Can the worksheet quote quantity breaks?
Yes. It separates setup and per-unit inputs so reviewed quantities can show different unit economics. Confirm batch size, scrap, purchasing, and capacity assumptions for each break.
Does it replace ERP routing?
No. It is a transparent quote-preparation worksheet. Approved results can support the existing ERP integrations or internal handoff process.
Use the editable version with your own reviewed data
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