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Position Summary The Manufacturing Fabricator Estimator is responsible for evaluating fabrication projects, interpreting technical drawings, determining manufacturing processes, and preparing accurate cost estimates for customers. This role serves as a key link between manufacturing, production, and sales, ensuring fabricated parts meet quality, safety, delivery, and cost requirements while supporting profitable business growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates for new fabrication projects and repeat production jobs, including materials, labor, machine time, tooling, subcontract services, and overhead costs. Review and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs). Determine the most efficient manufacturing methods and routing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing operations. Develop and present formal customer quotations, including pricing, lead times, and production assumptions. Requote existing components based on changes in material costs, labor rates, manufacturing methods, or customer requirements. Collaborate with manufacturing, production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure manufacturability and estimate accuracy. Identify tooling, fixturing, equipment, and outside processing requirements necessary for production. Enter and maintain part masters, routings, labor standards, and cost data within ERP/MRP systems. Monitor material pricing trends and supplier quotations to ensure competitive and accurate costing. Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating process efficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities. Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable safety regulations. Required Skills and Qualifications Technical Skills Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Strong understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes, including machining, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation. Estimating Expertise Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience calculating manufacturing costs, labor standards, machine rates, and overhead allocations. Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop accurate, competitive quotations. Manufacturing Knowledge Understanding of fabrication equipment such as CNC machining centers, press brakes, shears, lasers, welders, and inspection equipment. Hands-on shop floor experience is highly desirable. Professional Skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, engineering technology, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of estimating, manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or related industrial experience preferred. Experience in a metal fabrication or contract manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Work Environment Primarily office-based with frequent interaction on the production floor. Regular exposure to manufacturing operations, machinery, and fabrication processes. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas. Occasional lifting of documents, samples, or components up to 25 pounds may be required. May require overtime or schedule flexibility to meet customer deadlines and quotation requirements. Performance Expectations Success in this role is measured by: Accuracy and profitability of quotations. Quote turnaround time. Successful conversion of quotes into production orders. Effective collaboration with production, engineering, and sales teams. Continuous improvement of estimating methods and cost accuracy.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person