Metal Fabrication Estimator — Onsite in Oshkosh, WI

Actalent; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

HSA

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Oshkosh, WI is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate quotes for metal fabrication projects. You will evaluate customer documentation, assess production capabilities, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labor, tooling, and outside processing.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quotes reflect all production steps and quality requirements, supporting profitability and continuous improvement within the estimating function.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, product drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes, capabilities, and equipment.
• Proficiency in estimation for metal fabrication projects, including materials, labor, and processing costs.
• Strong mathematical skills for performing accurate calculations and cost analyses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for building and maintaining cost models, quotations, and pricing tools.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Attention to detail to ensure quotations are complete, accurate, and aligned with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process quote requests from current and potential customers and return completed quotations within required timeframes.
• Review customer prints, 3D models, specifications, work instructions, and other project information to fully understand project scope and requirements.
• Determine whether proposed projects align with the organizations production capabilities, available tooling, and fabrication processes.
• Develop detailed cost estimates that include materials, labor, operation time, tooling, and outside processing for metal fabrication projects.
• Ensure all quotations accurately reflect necessary production processes and customer quality requirements.
• Evaluate projects for overall business fit and identify complex production needs or potential challenges.
• Communicate with internal departments to gather technical input, production data, and scheduling information needed for accurate estimating.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and project information for outsourced services and materials.
• Follow supplier-related procedures and documentation requirements in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Provide troubleshooting ideas and process‑improvement recommendations to support ongoing growth and efficiency within the estimating function.

Skills

Read blueprints

Metal fabrication knowledge

Estimating

Mathematics

Excel

Communication

Detail orientation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Actalent in Oshkosh, WI is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate quotes for metal fabrication projects. You will evaluate customer documentation, assess production capabilities, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labor, tooling, and outside processing.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quotes reflect all production steps and quality requirements, supporting profitability and continuous improvement within the estimating function.