Cost Estimator

GH Metal Solutions; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Metal Solutions in Fort Payne, AL seeks an experienced cost estimator to accurately estimate costs for developing and producing products. The role focuses on material and labor cost estimation, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and MieTRAK, and familiarity with AutoCAD/SolidWorks. A 2-year related business degree is preferred.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Estimate material and labor costs for manufacturing projects to support bids and internally required cost targets.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances to generate accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing to source pricing and supplier data.
• Ensure estimates reflect current market values and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain accuracy and documentation for audits and internal reviews.

Skills

Excel

MieTRAK

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Blueprint reading

Estimating

English & Metric

Education

Associate degree in related business field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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Job Summary

POSITION PURPOSE: Accurately estimate the costs associated with developing and producing products.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and MieTRAK. Experience is also desired in AutoCAD and Solid Works
• Good visualization skills, including the ability to visualize in 3D
• Superior logic and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work unattended.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to understand tolerances, metric and inch unit systems.
• Ability to read and clearly understand complex engineering drawings is required.
• Must have good organization and decision making skills with a keen sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must posses a good understanding of current market values in the manufacturing field.
• Possess a highly developed understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities at GHMS
• Must be able to work with vendors obtaining competitive material and outside process pricing.
• Must to be able to work closely with engineering, management, accounting, sales, customer service and production personnel.

Required Skills

• 2-year degree in related business field desired
• 3 to 5 years experience estimating both material and labor in a manufacturing organization is highly desired
• Must be team oriented, have the ability to read blueprints, excellent written and verbal skills, and an understanding of English and Metric systems.
• Must be able to work from written or verbal instructions