Estimator - Custom Sheet Metal

T & G Sheetmetal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T & G Sheetmetal is seeking an experienced estmator to join our Sydney-based team. You will prepare quotations that accurately account for materials, processes, labour, and delivery requirements.

The role requires practical sheetmetal knowledge, strong computer skills, and the ability to make informed estimating decisions. Review drawings and BOMs, perform material take-offs, and coordinate with production to ensure timely quotations.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience within the sheetmetal fabrication industry.
• Experience estimating and quoting in sheetmetal fabrication.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, drawings, CAD files, specs and BOMs to establish full scope of work.
• Prepare accurate material take-offs including grades, thicknesses, quantities, utilisation and wastage allowances.
• Estimate setup and processing times for laser cutting, punching, folding, welding and assembly.
• Obtain supplier pricing for materials, components and outsourced services (e.g., powder coating).
• Identify suitable manufacturing methods and discuss requirements with production team.
• Recognise machine limitations, tooling needs, bending constraints, tolerances and fabrication risks.
• Prepare and maintain estimates, quotations, and material requirements in ERP system.
• Work with management, purchasing and workshop to resolve questions and meet deadlines.

Skills

Sheetmetal fabrication

Estimating

ERP systems

Engineering drawings

CAD software

CNC laser cutting

Material knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

JetCAM

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Working closely with management, customers, suppliers and our production team, you will prepare quotations that accurately account for materials, manufacturing processes, labour, external services and delivery requirements. This role requires practical sheetmetal knowledge, strong computer skills and the ability to make informed estimating decisions. You must understand how a component or assembly will be manufactured, recognise potential production limitations and identify missing information before a quotation is issued.

Key responsibilities

Review customer enquiries, engineering drawings, CAD files, specifications and bills of materials to establish the full scope of work

Prepare accurate material take-offs, including material grades, thicknesses, quantities, sheet utilisation and wastage allowances

Estimate setup and processing times for laser cutting, punching, folding, welding, finishing and assembly

Obtain supplier pricing for materials, purchased components and outsourced services, including powder coating and other finishes

Identify suitable manufacturing methods and discuss practical requirements with the production team

Recognise machine limitations, tooling requirements, bending constraints, tolerances and fabrication risks

Prepare and maintain estimates, quotations, material requirements in ERP system

Work closely with management, purchasing and workshop personnel to resolve questions and meet quotation and supply deadlines

Essential skills and experience

At least five years' experience within the sheetmetal fabrication industry, with a strong understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods

Previous estimating and quoting experience in sheetmetal fabrication and use of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

Review and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details and customer specifications

Sound knowledge of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, including material grades, thicknesses and their effect on manufacturing

A practical understanding of CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press brake folding, welding and assembly

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of software and general business software

Excellent attention to detail along with clear written and verbal communication skills

Australian work rights appropriate to the position

Highly regarded

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, with a sheetmetal specialisation, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Hands-on experience as a sheetmetal tradesperson.

Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Knowledge of flat patterns, bend allowances, nesting and material optimisation.

Experience with JETCAM or similar manufacturing software.

Familiarity with job costing, production planning and purchasing.

Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management environment.

About us

T & G Sheetmetal Services provides custom sheetmetal fabrication solutions across a variety of commercial and industrial projects. Our manufacturing capabilities include CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press brake folding, welding and assembly, working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.