SALES ESTIMATOR (Metal Fabrication & Laser Cutting)

seek.com.au; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AC Laser Cutting in Thomastown, Melbourne VIC, is seeking a Technical Sales Estimator. You’ll bridge customer needs with our manufacturing capabilities, preparing accurate quotations and developing relationships to win orders.

Join a family-owned Australian manufacturer specializing in precision laser cutting, CNC bending and sheet metal fabrication. Play a key role in growth and continuous improvement while working a stable, full-time day-shift schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Previous estimating experience in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements and production costs.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Confident communication with customers and ability to work with production teams.

Aufgaben

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files and technical specifications.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for laser cutting, CNC bending and sheet metal fabrication.
• Calculate material costs, machine times, labour and other manufacturing expenses.
• Identify efficient production methods and opportunities to improve cost competitiveness.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and propose practical manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with programming and production teams to ensure quoted work is achievable.
• Handle a high volume of enquiries while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Follow up quotations and develop customer relationships to convert enquiries into orders.
• Maintain accurate estimating, pricing and customer records.
• Identify improvements to estimating workflows and commercial processes.

Kenntnisse

Estimating experience

Read engineering drawings

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication with customers

Tools

Estimating software

ERP systems

CAD programs

Jobbeschreibung

SALES ESTIMATOR (Metal Fabrication & Laser Cutting)

AC Laser Cutting | Thomastown, Melbourne VIC
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Competitive Salary + Career Growth

Technical Sales Estimator – Sheet Metal Manufacturing

AC Laser Cutting | Thomastown, Melbourne VIC
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Competitive Salary + Career Growth

Take Ownership. Solve Technical Challenges. Help Drive Business Growth.

Are you an experienced manufacturing estimator looking for a role where your technical expertise and commercial judgment are genuinely valued?

AC Laser is an established, family-owned Australian manufacturing business with over 30 years of industry experience, specialising in precision laser cutting, CNC bending and sheet metal fabrication.

We’re growing and looking for a talented Technical Sales Estimator to join our Thomastown Sales team.

This isn’t simply a role preparing quotations. You’ll play an important part in winning new business, developing customer relationships and ensuring our manufacturing projects are commercially competitive and profitable.

If you enjoy interpreting engineering drawings, solving manufacturing challenges and seeing your work turn into real production outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join AC Laser?

• Competitive salary: $70k + superannuation, based on experience.

• Established Australian business: Over 30 years of manufacturing experience and a strong reputation in the industry.

• Genuine ownership: Manage customer enquiries and quotations from initial review through to order conversion.

• Modern manufacturing technology: Work alongside experienced production teams using advanced laser cutting, CNC bending and fabrication equipment.

• Interesting projects: Exposure to manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, engineering and defence-related work.

• Career development: Opportunities to expand your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.

• Supportive, family-owned culture: Work with a team that values initiative, collaboration and practical solutions.

• Monday-to-Friday hours: Stable, full-time day-shift employment.

About the Role

As our Technical Sales Estimator, you’ll be the connection between customer requirements and our manufacturing capabilities.

You’ll combine your technical knowledge with commercial awareness to prepare accurate, competitive quotations, identify efficient production solutions and develop strong customer relationships.

Working closely with our production, programming and sales teams, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files and technical specifications.

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for laser cutting, CNC bending and sheet metal fabrication.

• Calculate material costs, machine processing times, labour and other manufacturing expenses.

• Identify efficient production methods and opportunities to improve cost competitiveness.

• Liaise directly with customers to clarify requirements and recommend practical manufacturing solutions.

• Collaborate with programming and production teams to ensure quoted work is technically achievable.

• Manage a high volume of enquiries while maintaining accuracy and meeting customer deadlines.

• Follow up quotations, develop customer relationships and help convert enquiries into orders.

• Maintain accurate estimating, pricing and customer records.

• Identify improvements to estimating workflows, systems and commercial processes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous estimating experience in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, precision engineering, CNC machining or a related manufacturing industry.

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements and production costs.

• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Confident communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.

• Experience estimating laser cutting, CNC press brake bending or fabricated assemblies.

• Knowledge of sheet metal materials, thicknesses, grades and manufacturing tolerances.

• Experience with estimating software, ERP systems or CAD programs.

• Understanding of production scheduling, manufacturing efficiency and machine utilisation.

• Experience in technical sales, account management or customer relationship management.

Experience in related manufacturing industries is welcomed. If you have strong technical estimating skills and the ability to learn new manufacturing processes, we encourage you to apply.

The Person We're Looking For

You’ll be someone who combines technical precision with commercial thinking.

You understand that successful estimating isn’t simply about producing the lowest price. It’s about preparing quotations that are accurate, competitive, profitable and achievable.

You're comfortable taking ownership, communicating with customers and working closely with manufacturing teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Most importantly, you enjoy finding solutions, improving processes and contributing to the growth of a business.

What You’ll Gain

At AC Laser, you’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career within an established and growing manufacturing business.

You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, encouraged to contribute ideas and supported in developing your technical and commercial expertise.

Your work will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, production outcomes and business performance.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you’re an experienced estimator who enjoys the technical and commercial side of manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.