Metal Stamping Estimator & Quoting Specialist

The Armor Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group in South Bend, IN seeks an estimator who can interpret drawings and customer specs, understand fabrication times, and use estimating tools to prepare cost estimates.

You will prepare proposals using Armor templates, liaise with customers and internal teams, and contribute to shop floor planning while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

Join a team that values detail, reliability, and clear communication as you support manufacturing operations on the shop floor and in the office.

Qualifications

• Must know welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Accurate and thorough in calculations.
• Detail-oriented with clear written and verbal communication.
• Customer-focused with strong time management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Upholds Armor's core values: Customer Focused, Passion, Solution, Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting drawings and specifications provided by customers.
• Understanding fabrication (shop) equipment and the time it takes to perform operations.
• Using estimating tools to prepare cost estimates.
• Preparing proposals using Armor-based templates.
• Additional items as assigned by manager.

Skills

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Read/interpret specs

AutoCAD

Accuracy & computations

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Customer focus

Time management

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Core values alignment

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Estimating software/tools

Job description

The Armor Group in South Bend, IN seeks an estimator who can interpret drawings and customer specs, understand fabrication times, and use estimating tools to prepare cost estimates.

You will prepare proposals using Armor templates, liaise with customers and internal teams, and contribute to shop floor planning while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

Join a team that values detail, reliability, and clear communication as you support manufacturing operations on the shop floor and in the office.