Junior Estimator

Velocitymachining; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick days

Registered pension plan

RRSP plan

Competitive wage

Cutting-edge equipment

Stable, permanent employment

Job summary

Velocity Machining & Welding in Dartmouth, NS seeks a Junior Estimator to evaluate job requirements, calculate production costs, and prepare accurate quotes for machined and fabricated components.

You will work with senior estimators, shop trades, and customers to build relationships, quote jobs, and generate work orders in our ERP system, advancing your career in manufacturing estimation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of estimation experience.
• Hands-on background in machining (NOC 72100), welding (NOC 72106), or drafting/design is a strong asset
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, including GD&T and experience with 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Fusion)
• Strong computer literacy with ERP software experience (ECI JobBOSS preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective customer and team interaction
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and organizational skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Responsibilities

• Create cost estimates and quotes for machined and fabricated components in JobBOSS ERP software.
• Interface with customers to gather project specifications and respond to inquiries while building great working relationships
• Review blueprints and CAD models Autodesk Fusion) to estimate material, machining, and welding costs
• Input quotes into JobBOSS, leveraging historical job data to ensure accurate baseline pricing
• Consult with senior estimators, machine shop, welding, and purchasing teams on projects to verify process feasibility
• Create work orders upon job award and update quotes as project scope changes

Skills

Estimation experience

Reading drawings

CAD experience

ERP software

Communication

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

JobBOSS

CAD software

Job description

At Velocity Machining & Welding, accurate estimation and smart planning drive every project we build. We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Estimator to support our team by evaluating job requirements, calculating production costs, and preparing accurate quotes for our machine and fabrication shop.

About the Role

As a Junior Estimator, you will assist in assessing costs for custom machine parts and fabrications by analyzing material needs, labor expenses, and machining/welding cycle times. Working closely with senior estimators, shop trades, and customers, you will build strong client relationships, quote jobs accurately, and generate work orders in our ERP software. This is an ideal role for an organized individual looking to advance their career in manufacturing estimation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create cost estimates and quotes for machined and fabricated components in JobBOSS ERP software.
• Interface with customers to gather project specifications and respond to inquiries while building great working relationships
• Review blueprints and CAD models Autodesk Fusion) to estimate material, machining, and welding costs
• Input quotes into JobBOSS, leveraging historical job data to ensure accurate baseline pricing
• Consult with senior estimators, machine shop, welding, and purchasing teams on projects to verify process feasibility
• Create work orders upon job award and update quotes as project scope changes

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of estimation experience
• Hands-on background in machining (NOC 72100), welding (NOC 72106), or drafting/design is a strong asset
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, including GD&T and experience with 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Fusion)
• Strong computer literacy with ERP software experience (ECI JobBOSS preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective customer and team interaction
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and organizational skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Why Work With Us?

This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people dedicated to ensuring accuracy in the work we do and providing exceptional service to our customers. Our team members also enjoy:

• Paid time off, including paid sick days
• Access to our registered pension plan and RRSP plan
• Competitive wage, with room for growth in the role
• Cutting-edge, high-quality equipment
• Stable, permanent employment with an established & growing company

About Velocity Machining & Welding

Velocity Machining & Welding is a proudly locally owned company in Dartmouth, NS, since 2000 with a dedicated team of over 40 employees, many of whom have been with us for 15+ years.We are a full-service machine and fabrication shop that manufactures components from various materials for customers in many sectors of the economy, including ocean technology, power generation, defense, oil and gas, shipping and construction.

Our values

We value loyalty, skill, and a positive work environment, and we invest in our people. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job. You are building a stable, rewarding future with a company that cares about its people.