Fabrication Estimator

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to forecast project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment, and transportation, for production orders. You will assemble cost data, estimate full production costs (BOM), and work with customers and the fabrication team to ensure timely delivery.

Some CNC programming support may be required. Ideal candidates have a degree or commensurate experience and 2+ years in fabrication estimation; machining or welding background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree and/or commensurate experience.
• 2+ years of experience in fabrication manufacturing and estimation.
• Prior machining or welding experience is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project costs considering raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation.
• Estimate all production costs according to order specifications (BOM).
• Collaborate with customers and internal fabrication team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with CNC machining programming as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor’s or technical degree

2+ years in fabrication/manufacturing estimation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

This position is responsible for forecasting project costs and considers factors such as raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations. The Estimator gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to order specifications. This person will be responsible for calculating the cost of a project (BOM). The Estimator will also be responsible for collaborating with customers and internal fabrication team to ensure continued success and on-time delivery. This person may be required to assist with CNC machining programming as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree and/or commensurate experience
• 2+ years of experience in fabrication manufacturing and estimation
• Prior machining or welding experience a huge plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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