Sales Estimator - Machining

The Armor Group; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group in Mason, OH is seeking an estimator/quoting specialist to service new and existing accounts. You will interpret drawings, understand fabrication times, and prepare cost estimates and proposals using Armor templates.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication with customers and internal teams, and proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD; prior welding/fabrication knowledge is a plus and 1–2 years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret customer project specifications.
• Estimate costs using estimating tools.
• Prepare proposals using Armor templates.
• Understand fabrication and shop equipment timings.
• Maintain accurate computations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Time management to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Welding/fabrication knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service new and existing accounts through estimating/quoting, order taking and customer communication.
• Interpret drawings and customer specifications.
• Prepare proposals using Armor templates.
• Coordinate with customers, outside sales reps, vendors, company employees, and shop personnel.
• Assist manager with additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating tools

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Customer orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

This position is primarily responsible for servicing new and existing accounts through estimating/ quoting, order taking and communication with customers.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY

This position interacts with Customers, Outside Sales Reps, Vendors, Company Employees, and Shop Personnel.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of welding and fabrication a must
• Ability to read and interpret customer supplied project specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD a plus
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly to include computational tasks
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Ability to use MS Office tools (i.e. Excel, Word)
• All Armor employees are also expected to demonstrate Armor’s core values of being:
  • Customer Focused
  • Passionate about Work
  • Solution Oriented
  • Driven by Integrity

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 1 to 2 years related experience

EQUIPMENT USED

This position uses a personal computer, fax machine, telephone and copier.

WORKING AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position works primarily in an office environment but will spend time on the manufacturing floor.