Estimator (Welding & Fabrication) in Springfield
Energy Jobline ZR, Springfield, MO, United States
Estimator (Welding & Fabrication)
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Estimator to join our welding and fabrication team. This individual will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom assemblies that include machining, welding, fabrication, plating, finishing, and final assembly.
The ideal candidate understands manufacturing processes from raw material to finished product and can confidently analyze drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop precise job quotes.
This role is critical to our company's growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Review RFQs (Requests for Quote), blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications
Analyze assemblies that require:
Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Structural)
Machining (CNC, manual)
Fabrication
Plating / coating / finishing
Mechanical assembly
Determine material requirements and pricing
Calculate labor hours for fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly
Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside services (plating, heat treating, etc.)
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including:
Material
Labor
Outside processing
Overhead
Margin
Communicate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams to validate assumptions
Submit formal quotations to customers in a timely manner
Maintain estimating database and historical cost records
Support production during job kickoff to ensure cost assumptions align with execution
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in estimating within a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of:
Welding processes
Machining processes
Fabrication techniques
Metal materials and grades
Manufacturing workflow
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Experience quoting multi‑step assemblies
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
Strong math and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Background in welding, machining, or shop floor experience
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
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Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Estimator to join our welding and fabrication team. This individual will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom assemblies that include machining, welding, fabrication, plating, finishing, and final assembly.
The ideal candidate understands manufacturing processes from raw material to finished product and can confidently analyze drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop precise job quotes.
This role is critical to our company's growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Review RFQs (Requests for Quote), blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications
Analyze assemblies that require:
Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Structural)
Machining (CNC, manual)
Fabrication
Plating / coating / finishing
Mechanical assembly
Determine material requirements and pricing
Calculate labor hours for fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly
Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside services (plating, heat treating, etc.)
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including:
Material
Labor
Outside processing
Overhead
Margin
Communicate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams to validate assumptions
Submit formal quotations to customers in a timely manner
Maintain estimating database and historical cost records
Support production during job kickoff to ensure cost assumptions align with execution
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in estimating within a welding, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of:
Welding processes
Machining processes
Fabrication techniques
Metal materials and grades
Manufacturing workflow
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Experience quoting multi‑step assemblies
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
Strong math and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Background in welding, machining, or shop floor experience
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
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