Sheet Metal Esitmator

Jobot; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with 4% match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an entry-level Sheet Metal Fabricator in Southern California, focused on takeoffs for ductwork and accessories. You will read plans, quantify materials and labor, and assist live bids with senior estimators.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern fabrication tools and a growth path toward senior estimator or project management roles, with competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in construction, shop/field or related experience counts.
• Curiosity about how parts are made and ability to read drawings.
• Beginner proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel; basic estimating exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the fundamentals of takeoff on ductwork and accessories by reading plans/specs and building estimate worksheets.
• Contribute to live bids with senior estimator review and assist with scopes, alternates, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Coordinate with fabrication, PM, and field to validate production hours and logistics for accurate estimates.
• Use Bluebeam and Excel; training will be provided on other estimating platforms.

Skills

Reading plans

Bluebeam

Excel

Communication

Education

Related degree/certificate (CM/ME/MEP, drafting, or welding/fab)

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating tools exposure

Job description

Entry level Sheet Metal Fabricator - West Coast leader in HVAC

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour

A bit about us

A privately held HVAC sheet‑metal manufacturer based in Southern California, this company produces rectangular, round/spiral, and flat‑oval duct and fittings, along with welded grease duct and specialty components for exhaust and dust‑collection systems. With a multi‑site footprint across the Western U.S. and beyond, the team supports mechanical contractors with quick‑turn stock options and around‑the‑clock deliveries for project work. A modern fabrication platform—featuring multiple coil lines, spiral machines, CNC laser and plasma cutting, spiral elbow forming, and robotic welding—pairs with broad material capability (galvanized, stainless, aluminum, black iron, and coated steels) and industry‑standard connection systems to deliver everything from fast‑track TI packages to large, multi‑phase institutional, commercial, and industrial scopes.

Why join us

Join a regional leader in sheet metal & duct fabrication that’s scaling fast and investing heavily in people, process, and tech. You’ll get hands‑on mentorship, modern tools, and exposure to high‑visibility commercial, healthcare, and campus builds across the Western U.S. (real work, not busywork).

What sets this apart: a deep backlog, complex projects, and a culture that promotes on merit and mastery, not just tenure.

Growth path: Clear steps to Senior Estimator or Project Management roles.

Hands‑on learning

Competitive pay + 100 % paid benefits: Full package including PTO and 401(k) with 4% match

Job Details

What you’ll do

• Own the fundamentals of takeoff on ductwork and accessories: read plans/specs, quantify materials & labor, and build clean estimate worksheets.
• Contribute to live bids with senior estimator review; assist in preparing scopes, alternates, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Partner with fabrication, PM, and field to validate production hours and logistics so estimates reflect how work really gets built.
• Use modern tools (Bluebeam + Excel; exposure to leading sheet‑metal estimating platforms — we’ll train.

What you’ll learn here

• Fabrication‑first estimating: how shop standards, production rates, and installation logistics drive cost.
• How big projects move: RFIs, VE options, and bid‑day strategy with GCs/owners.
• Data hygiene & speed: templates and assemblies that make your numbers trusted by operations.

Growth path

• Advance from Estimator I → Estimator II → Senior Estimator, with options to specialize (healthcare/DSA/campus), mentor interns, or pivot into precon or PM.

You’ll thrive if you have

• 0–2 years in construction (internships, shop/field time, design/drafting, or estimating all count) or a related degree/certificate (CM, ME/MEP, drafting, or welding/fab).
• Curiosity about how things are made; you reverse‑engineer drawings and like tightening assumptions.
• Beginner proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel; exposure to any MEP/sheet‑metal estimating tool is a plus.
• Clear, concise communication—and you’re not afraid to ask “why.”

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.