Estimator

Dimar Manufacturing Corp; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Clarence, NY is seeking a skilled estimator to handle projects in sheet metal fabrication and related processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimating costs based on customer requirements, strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include analyzing prints, consulting with various stakeholders, and maintaining detailed records. A technical degree is preferred, alongside two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience in estimating with preference for sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, and powder coat finishing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
• Analyzes prints and documentation for customer quotes.
• Consults with vendors and customers to resolve issues.
• Confers with team on adjustments to cost estimates.
• Maintains estimating/quoting records and reporting systems.
• Evaluates Quote to Actual job performance.

Skills

Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Solid experience with Solid Works, Auto-Cad or other 3-D Software packages

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Solid Works

Auto-Cad

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for understanding customer projects, determining most feasible methods of manufacturing, estimating costs and profitability in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. Typical projects can involve sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, and powder coat finishing. Certain projects will be managed through the quote process, engineering, and initial integration into the shop production to assure that customer requirements are fulfilled.

Location

Clarence, NY 14031

Compensation

Pay Rate: $60k-$75k per year (Based on Experience)

Responsibilities

• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
• Analyzes prints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for customer quotes.
• Consults with vendors, customers, and other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confers with engineers, managers, and other Team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Reviews material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Maintains estimating/quoting records, reporting systems and procedures.
• Complies with all safety procedures.
• Evaluates Quote to Actual job performance, updates respective quotes as necessary.
• Reverse engineers products where necessary; produces drawings for shop use or for vendors and subcontractors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Solid experience with Solid Works, Auto-Cad or other 3-D Software packages.
• Ability to multitask and run multiple quotes concurrently.
• Proven ability to use sound, practical judgement.
• Ability to effectively cope with change, shift gears comfortably.
• Ability to generate shop drawings for outside process RFQ’s.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a small team environment is a must.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Significant interaction with customers, vendors, and co-workers requires excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

Experience and Education

• Associates degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Two years related experience in estimating with preference for sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, and powder coat finishing.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing