Sheet Metal Estimator: Fast, Accurate Quotes & Costing

Future Form Manufacturing; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Form Manufacturing in Sparks, NV is seeking a Metal Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for fabricated sheet metal products. You will review customer drawings, determine material, labor, and machine costs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to ensure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or estimating, strong knowledge of materials and fabrication processes, and experience with ERP/MRP or

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD files.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal materials, gauges, tolerances, and processes.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or estimating software.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, production, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for fabricated sheet metal products.
• Evaluate customer drawings and specifications to determine costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to ensure competitive pricing.
• Maintain cost databases and estimate logs for records.
• Respond to RFQs and manage multiple deadlines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Estimating

Reading drawings

Collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Estimating software

CAD file interpretation

Job description

Future Form Manufacturing in Sparks, NV is seeking a Metal Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for fabricated sheet metal products. You will review customer drawings, determine material, labor, and machine costs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to ensure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or estimating, strong knowledge of materials and fabrication processes, and experience with ERP/MRP or