Remote Sheet Metal Estimator & Fabrication Engineer

JR Metal Works LLC; Kewaunee (WI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Metal Works LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an estimator to prepare accurate and timely quotations for sheet metal fabrication projects by reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs.

You will develop competitive and profitable quotes, calculate material, labor, machine, and outside processing costs, and work with Sales Engineers, Production, and the ERP Manager to meet customer deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication estimating, quoting, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of manufacturing process times and labor standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer drawings, prints, specifications, and RFQs.
• Develop accurate manufacturing cost estimates for fabricated sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Calculate material, labor, machine, and outside processing costs.
• Estimate process time for fabrication operations including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, machining, hardware insertion, finishing and powder coating, and assembly.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing processes and routing.
• Work closely with Sales Engineers, Production, and Sales Engineering Manager to clarify quote requirements. Position to report to ERP Manager.
• Identify potential manufacturing efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure quotes are completed by JR Metal Works standards and within customer deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams regarding quote status and technical questions.
• Continuously improve estimating accuracy through feedback from completed jobs.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Quoting / Estimating

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T interpretation

Process time estimates

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Remote work

Microsoft Office

Job description

JR Metal Works LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an estimator to prepare accurate and timely quotations for sheet metal fabrication projects by reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs.

You will develop competitive and profitable quotes, calculate material, labor, machine, and outside processing costs, and work with Sales Engineers, Production, and the ERP Manager to meet customer deadlines.