Estimator II - Sheet Metal & Assembly Costing

Vantedge Medical; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vander-Bend, part of Vantedge Medical, seeks an Estimator II onsite in Stockton to cost parts and prepare quotes. You will handle complex sheet metal parts and assemblies, leveraging VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP to calculate actual costs and communicate with Customer Account Managers.

The role requires at least 3 years in cost estimation, a deep knowledge of sheet metal services, and the ability to read blueprints and evaluate fabrication implications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost estimation or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of costs for painting, plating, silk-screening, and other sheet metal services.
• Extensive knowledge of sources for sheet metal parts and services.
• Ability to manipulate numbers accurately and quickly.
• Ability to read blueprints and assess fabrication implications.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and methods.
• Good communication with sales, production, and staff.
• Mastery of VISUAL Manufacturing ERP system modules.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of parts for customers using VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP or paper forms.
• Obtain quotations for external services and materials from vendors or Buyers.
• Consult with suppliers to clarify requirements and negotiate best pricing; consult Estimating Supervisor for high-complexity quotes.
• Consult production staff to determine time required for complex tasks.
• Review pricing history and outside service cost history in the system.
• Validate material requirements, notes, specs and tolerances for availability and feasibility.
• Evaluate fabrication based on current equipment or on order.
• Submit quotes for supervisor review when warranted due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Use the system to generate cost data and determine actual cost for completed parts on re-quotes.
• Communicate quotes to customer accounts using letters and spreadsheets.

Skills

Numerical/profitability analysis

Reading blueprints

Sheet metal services knowledge

Cost estimation techniques

Communication with sales/production

Tools

VISUAL Manufacturing ERP

Job description

Vander-Bend, part of Vantedge Medical, seeks an Estimator II onsite in Stockton to cost parts and prepare quotes. You will handle complex sheet metal parts and assemblies, leveraging VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP to calculate actual costs and communicate with Customer Account Managers.

The role requires at least 3 years in cost estimation, a deep knowledge of sheet metal services, and the ability to read blueprints and evaluate fabrication implications.