Cost Estimator

GH Metal Solutions; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Metal Solutions is seeking a cost estimator to accurately estimate costs for developing and producing products. You will work with engineering, management, accounting, sales and production to ensure pricing reflects material, labor, and processes, while reading engineering drawings and tolerances with precision.

This role requires a 2-year related business degree and 3–5 years experience in estimating materials and labor in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in related business field is required/desirable.
• Proven ability to estimate material and labor in manufacturing environments.
• Strong reading of English and metric units, tolerance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for developing and producing products.
• Collaborate with engineering, management, accounting, sales and production teams.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate cost data and vendor pricing.

Skills

Excel

MieTRAK

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Blueprints

3D visualization

Analytical

Written and verbal communication

Education

2-year degree in related business field

Tools

Excel

MieTRAK

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

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