Laser Sales Estimator

Macs Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macs Laser is seeking an experienced Laser Sales Estimator to join our Mackay-based team. You will bridge customer needs with production capabilities by reading technical drawings, calculating material and machine time, and delivering competitive quotes.

You’ll work with our Laser Operators, Programmers, Supervisors and Sales Manager to ensure quotes are technically sound and commercially viable. The ideal candidate has estimating experience in fabrication or laser cutting, strong numerical and

Qualifications

• Reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Accurate cost estimation including labour, materials and machine time.
• Strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to understand project needs, materials and timelines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Calculate labour, machine time and material requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotes.
• Maintain records of quotes and customer communications.
• Support sales team to win new business and retain clients.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating

Customer communication

Laser cutting knowledge

AutoCAD

Fabrication knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Macs Engineering and Opposite Lock is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of medium truck bodies, light vehicle tray bodies, roll over protection systems (ROPS), 4WD equipment and accessories, laser cutting operations and other specialist vehicle componentry in Mackay.

Macs Laser is looking for an experienced, motivated Laser Sales Estimator to come and be part of our team. It is a role where you will genuinely matter - supporting our sales growth while building real working relationships across both our customer base and production floor.

If you have a solid technical background, enjoy connecting with customers, and get satisfaction from putting together an accurate, well priced quote - we would love the hear from you.

As our Laser Sales Estimator, you will be the bridge between what our customers need and what our team can deliver. Day to day, that means talking with customers to understand their projects, reading technical drawings, working out material and machine time requirements, and making sure our pricing is competitive without compromising on quality or viability. You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside our Laser Operators, Programmers, Supervisors and Laser Sales Manager to make sure every quote hits the mark - technically and commercially

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Liaise with customers to understand project needs, materials, and timelines

Read and interpret technical drawing and specifications

Calculate labor, machine time, and material requirements

Put together accurate cost estimates and quotes

Keep clear records of all quotes and customer communications

Help the sales team bring in new business and retain existing clients

The ideal candidate will have:

Estimating experience in fabrication, sheet metal, laser cutting or manufacturing

Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawing prefered

Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Effective communication skills with a customer focused approach

Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Background in laser cutting or CNC manufacturing - highly regarded but not essential

Experience with AutoCAD highly regarded ( training will be provided ).

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