Steel Plate Estimator: Fast, Accurate Quotes & Pricing

Vanguard Acquisitions LLC

Toledo (OH)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Steel Services in Toledo, OH is seeking an Estimator to transform customer requests into accurate, competitive quotes. You will review prints, specs, and history to determine pricing that is complete, profitable, and deliverable by the shop.

You’ll work with Account Management and the data team on a fast-paced, on-site cadence. The role emphasizes print-reading accuracy, process discipline, and the ability to handle high-volume requests while learning our pricing process and escalation

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of on-the-job experience in estimating, pricing, or project management.
  • At least 2 years of blueprint-reading experience, on the job or through education (mechanical prints preferred).
  • At least 1 year of experience using CAD software at an entry level, such as navigating views and dimensioning.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Comfortable using computers, email, and standard office software.
  • Ability to learn ERP, pricing, and business intelligence systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Reliable attendance and ability to work the required on-site schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Review customer requests, prints, and specifications to fully understand what the customer is asking for.
  • Verify that quote information is complete and accurate before pricing: dimensions, grades, quantities, and details.
  • Identify special requirements such as testing, inspection, tolerances, or origin restrictions, and confirm them with the shop before quoting.
  • Review customer history and win/loss patterns to set a competitive price position.
  • Evaluate how parts fit standard stock sizes and account for unusable remnant and waste.
  • Build and verify pricing in our pricing software, including material cost, markup, and processing costs such as burning.
  • Recognize material we don't stock or processes we can't run in-house, and route those quotes correctly.
  • Spot jobs that exceed volume, weight, or dollar thresholds and follow the defined escalation path.
  • Document assumptions, lead times, and any changes clearly on the quote so the customer is never surprised.
  • Run a final review of every quote for accuracy, minimums, and total-cost sanity before sending.
  • Communicate your value-add and time-critical information to Account Management so they can win the order.
  • Turn around urgent quotes quickly and communicate directly when timing is at risk.
  • Help teammates when workloads spike and share what you learn with the team

Skills

Blueprint reading
Estimating
CAD software
ERP systems
Pricing software
BI systems
Attention to detail
Time management
Communication

Tools

CAD software
ERP software
Pricing software
BI tools
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Precision Steel Services in Toledo, OH is seeking an Estimator to transform customer requests into accurate, competitive quotes. You will review prints, specs, and history to determine pricing that is complete, profitable, and deliverable by the shop.

You’ll work with Account Management and the data team on a fast-paced, on-site cadence. The role emphasizes print-reading accuracy, process discipline, and the ability to handle high-volume requests while learning our pricing process and escalation

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