Precision Machining & Fabrication Estimator — Nuclear/DoD

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Gym memberships

PTO

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for the Burlington, VT or Detroit, MI area to produce high-quality cost estimates for engineered projects that are highly mechanical, weld-intensive and rely on precision machining and fabrication.

You will review RFQs, drawings and specs to develop labor, material, tooling and overhead estimates, assess manufacturability and prepare detailed proposals while collaborating with engineering, production and purchasing to reflect current

Qualifications

• Background in precision machining and metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specs.
• 2+ years’ estimating experience for tight tolerance, high reliability components.

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 manufacturing capabilities and supplier costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternate manufacturing methods, and process improvements.
• Maintain estimating databases, including standard labor times, material costs and supplier pricing.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear, Naval, and defense program requirements, including documentation and traceability.

Skills

Machining experience

Fabrication knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for the Burlington, VT or Detroit, MI area to produce high-quality cost estimates for engineered projects that are highly mechanical, weld-intensive and rely on precision machining and fabrication.

You will review RFQs, drawings and specs to develop labor, material, tooling and overhead estimates, assess manufacturability and prepare detailed proposals while collaborating with engineering, production and purchasing to reflect current