Senior Estimator – Metal Fabrication & Defense

JWF Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term stability

Career advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

JWF Industries, Inc. in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Experienced Estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for fabrications and assemblies, coordinating with engineering, scheduling, and shop floor.

The role requires manufacturing experience, CAD proficiency, BOMs knowledge, and ERP familiarity to support bids for defense, infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read/analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for fabrications and assemblies
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor is preferred)
• Ability to create work-cell layouts and material flow diagrams
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
• Project Management experience is a plus; ERP system experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• review project documentation for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and related specifications
• consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues
• work requires a firm understanding of configuration management and structured Bills of Materials (Engineering BOMs and Manufacturing BOMs)

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

MS Office

Project management

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ERP systems

Job description

JWF Industries, Inc. in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Experienced Estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for fabrications and assemblies, coordinating with engineering, scheduling, and shop floor.

The role requires manufacturing experience, CAD proficiency, BOMs knowledge, and ERP familiarity to support bids for defense, infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects.