Job Opening: Fabrication Estimator
Description
Experienced Fabrication Estimator – Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $24/hour, based on experience
Bonus: Performance-based opportunities
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling options
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Join our growing team as a Fabrication Estimator, where your expertise in steel fabrication and blueprint reading will directly impact our success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across departments to deliver accurate, competitive quotes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates
- Quote material, labor, subcontracting, and equipment costs for custom metal fabrication projects
- Collaborate with project teams to assess manufacturability, lead times, and shop routing
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to confirm pricing and availability
- Support inside sales with timely, accurate quotes and follow-up
- Track scope changes and update estimates accordingly
- Identify opportunities to improve pricing strategies and shop efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in fabrication estimating (steel, stainless, structural, or custom metalwork)
- Strong blueprint reading and understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, machining)
- Familiarity with job travelers, shop scheduling, and routing
- Proficient in estimating software, Excel, and general job costing methods
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple quotes simultaneously
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills