Sheet Metal Fabrication - Estimator *HYBRID

Approved Sheet Metal is seeking a detail-oriented and highly responsive Estimator to join our team. This role is critical in generating accurate and timely quotes for custom sheet metal parts, assemblies, and components, with a strong focus on prototyping and short-run production.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, strong analytical skills, and a customer-first mindset. This position plays a key role in driving revenue by ensuring fast, competitive, and accurate quoting.

Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation

• Generate accurate and timely cost estimates for custom sheet metal parts and assemblies

RFQ Management & Prioritization

• Manage incoming RFQs with a strong sense of urgency
• Prioritize quoting workload to meet customer deadlines and internal targets
• Maintain high quote turnaround speed without sacrificing accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams
• Validate manufacturability and identify potential production risks early
• Align cost assumptions with real shop capabilities

Client Communication

• Prepare and submit quotes directly to customers
• Communicate clearly with customers to:
• Clarify missing or ambiguous requirements
• Suggest design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements
• Build trust through responsiveness and technical credibility

Continuous Improvement

• Help refine estimating processes, costing models, and quoting tools
• Identify trends in wins/losses to improve pricing strategy
• Contribute to reducing quote turnaround time while increasing accuracy
• Review and interpret customer RFQs, engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications
• Calculate material requirements, labor hours, and machine time across operations, including:

Laser cutting

Forming (press brake)

Welding

Hardware insertion

Finishing and assembly

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Fabrication Expertise: Strong understanding of fabrication processes, including laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, hardware insertion, and finishing.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in reading engineering drawings and experience with programming lasers for sheet metal production (e.g., ABE or similar systems).
• Software Acumen: Familiarity with ERP systems and quoting software (e.g., Fulcrum, JobBOSS, E2, Paperless Parts, or similar platforms), and CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
• Analytical and Communication Skills: Excellent analytical, mathematical, and communication skills are essential.
• Work Ethic: Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: *HYBRID*

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35