Junior Estimator

Hansen Industries Ltd. (An EIC Company); Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental plan

RRSP

Profit sharing

Employee training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Safety shoes reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Employee shares

Discounted gym memberships

Car rentals

Job summary

Hansen Industries Ltd. in Richmond, BC, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our precision sheet metal, machine and stamping shop. You will review customer drawings, generate estimates, and liaise with customers on RFQs while ensuring timely purchase orders.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering credential, 1-2 years in manufacturing, and the ability to read blueprints. Strong communication, organization, and a customer-service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training preferred.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in fabrication is an asset.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints).
• Sales experience is an asset.
• Self-motivated with a professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects/tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and generate estimates.
• Contact customers about Request for Quote.
• Authorize Customer Purchase Orders.
• Respond to phone messages and emails promptly.
• Review completed jobs to assess actual times vs. estimates.
• Update estimates with routing request changes.
• Follow jobs through the shop and discuss estimated times and operations with the Supervisor/Lead Hand/Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Sales experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Hansen Industries is looking to hire a detail-oriented candidate to fulfil the Junior Estimator position.

Core Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and generate estimates.
• Contact customers about Request for Quote.
• Authorize Customer Purchase Orders.
• Respond to phone messages and emails in a timely manner.
• Review completed jobs to assess actual times vs. estimates.
• Update estimates with routing request changes.
• Follow jobs through the shop and discuss with the Supervisor/Lead Hand/Manager estimated times and operations for a job so that the jobs run as planned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience in the fabrication industry an asset.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints).
• Sales experience is an asset.
• Self-motivated/Self-starter with a professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent Customer Services skills.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive Group Health and Dental Benefit Plan, with a Health Care Spending Account that can be used on any of the benefits.
• RRSP.
• Profit sharing (if profitable).
• Employee Training (Internal and External).
• Tuition and professional fees reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Safety shoes reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events such as bowling, golfing, go-karting, Cirque De Soleil and lots more.
• Employee Shares.
• Discounted gym memberships and car rentals, just to name a few.

Who we are?

We Hansen Industries Ltd. is a Precision Sheet Metal/ Machine/Stamping Shop located in Richmond. We manufacture precision metal parts for high tech companies.

Visit www.hanind.com to know more about us!