FABRICATION MANAGER AND ESTIMATOR

About Tex Klassen
Tex Klassen Custom Metal & Glass is a locally owned, and provides custom metal and glazing services for residential or commercial projects. We have over thirty years of experience serving Western Canada.
The Team
Custom is our business- We have a very unique team here, each with their own talents and skills. Known for our diversity and creative work, we truly love what we do. Just take a scroll through our socials, and you’ll see for yourself.

FABRICATION EXPERIENCE

• Estimating for labor and/or material costs, for small shop jobs to large fab. projects
• Strong welding aptitude, knowledge & experience
• Proven ability to read and understand weld symbols/processes in blueprints
• Inspection for various projects
• Inventory control & Material Processing
• Preparation and planning for projects awarded
• Co-ordination with shop fabrication and erection schedule
• Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and creativity
• Experience leading a custom fabrication shop is an advantage
• Familiarity with metal fabrication equipment an asset
  This position is an excellent opportunity for someone that has prior experience in a similar position or someone that seeks to utilize their shop experience and knowledge to work in an office role. Candidates from a wide range of sectors—including architectural panels, metal fabrication, construction coordination, or general building materials—are encouraged to apply.

• Overseeing all phases of the project, from shop drawing review to closeout
• Manage a diverse workforce of shop tradespeople
• Clear communication and documentation with the project team
• Estimating/quoting and or Project management experience in a manufacturing organization
• Good computer skills, including decent typing skills with an aptitude for learning new software programs
• Intermediate experience with drafting and purchasing is a definite asset
• Outgoing personality that includes good written and verbal communication to all levels internal & external
• Detail oriented
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy.