Estimator at Vallen Distribution Inc.

Irving, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost estimation, Sheet metal fabrication, Bill of materials, CNC machining, Conventional machining, Punching, Forming, Welding, Mathematical skills, Excel, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, Acrobat software, Vendor management, Customer relations, Multi-tasking

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Position Summary: The Estimator is responsible for providing an accurate cost of the contract-manufactured custom sheet metal parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete the initial bill of material build-up for an estimate from drawings * Solicit prices for materials, vendors, and sub-contract components * Provide an accurate cost of contract-manufactured custom sheet metal parts * Estimate labor and material for simple to complex metal fabricated parts * Close-out estimates as completed and submitted to projects * Maintain documentation on all active and submitted manufacturing estimates Qualifications: * Thorough understanding of metal fabrication drawings * Understanding of metal fabrication process (CNC machining, conventional machining, punch, form, weld) * Strong mathematical skills * Intermediate to advanced Excel skills * Ability to multi-task and work multiple priorities while maintaining tight deadlines * Experience with Microsoft Windows, email, file management * Experience with 2D/3D CAD and Acrobat software is a plus * Must be able to maintain a good rapport with vendors and customers * Must possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality Other Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs all other duties as assigned. Education/Certification: * 5 or more years of experience in custom manufacturing of sheet metal parts, processes, and methods * *Will train with appropriate background experience Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a light manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally high for short durations of time with noise from impact tools and forklifts. Work is performed in an enclosed shop environment with adequate air circulation.

Responsibilities

The Estimator is responsible for calculating accurate costs for custom sheet metal parts by analyzing drawings and soliciting vendor pricing. They must also manage the documentation of estimates and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.