Precision Machining & Fabrication Estimator

Jobtome; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation assistance

Profit sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Project Estimator for our client, with locations in Burlington, VT or Detroit, MI. The role focuses on high-quality cost estimates for engineered projects involving precision machining and fabrication in regulated environments, including nuclear and DoD work.

The successful candidate will review drawings, specs, and RFQs to develop labor, material, tooling and overhead estimates, while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience for tight tolerance components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specs.
• Experience with machining/fabrication in highly regulated industries is required.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, technical drawings, specs and customer requirements for machining and fabrication work.
• Develop accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, outside processing, tooling and overhead.
• Evaluate manufacturability of parts and assemblies including CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and complex assemblies.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and proposals for submission to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing to ensure estimates reflect current capabilities and supplier costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternate manufacturing methods, and process improvements.
• Maintain estimating databases with standard labor times, material costs and supplier pricing.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear, Naval, and defense program requirements including documentation and traceability.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

CNC machining understanding

Collaboration

Tools

CNC machining

Welding processes

Fabrication methods

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Project Estimator for our client, with locations in Burlington, VT or Detroit, MI. The role focuses on high-quality cost estimates for engineered projects involving precision machining and fabrication in regulated environments, including nuclear and DoD work.

The successful candidate will review drawings, specs, and RFQs to develop labor, material, tooling and overhead estimates, while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with program requirements.