HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Our incumbent is retiring, so we are seeking a Technical Inside Sales Professional – Machining Services to join our team. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years work experience from a custom machining background ideally from working in a similar role .
This also could be a great opportunity for an experienced machinist seeking to broaden their skills, especially if they have previous experience with job estimating, client interactions, or possess the necessary business acumen to support current operations while also focusing on future growth.
Strong attention to detail, prior customer service and a machining background are core requirements for this position and essential for success in this role. Experience with GIBBS CAM, an asset.
Reliable transportation to and from work is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Managing a list of customer accounts for all services GC offers with a focus on machining sales and business development.

• Actively managing other incoming customer inquiries, identify customer needs, and provide accurate and timely information.
• Reviewing customer Request For Quotations, (RFQ) engineering drawings and technical content.
• Accurately estimating materials and labor requirements to meet customer’s scope of work.
• Coordinating with internal departments to ensure product availability and project feasibility.
• Processing incoming orders, coordinate with the shop foreman for production, while effectively managing current work orders and progress.
• Assisting GC sales team on machining requirements
• Accurately reporting and forecasting revenues from a set accounts list.
• Establishing and maintaining positive and professional customer relationships.

1. Day-to-Day assistance of managing the Machining Division, tasks include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating machine shop activities with the shop floor and shop foreman.
• Preparing documentation packages for client and shipping purposes
• Updating schedule and WIP for the Machining Division
• Occasional purchasing of tooling, consumables and materials
• Coordinating outsourcing of pre or post machining operations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Minimum 5 years of experience (sales and estimating) ideally from a similar role within a custom machining environment.
• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated customer service with the ability to effectively manage multiple customers.
• Post secondary education , i.e technical diploma, Machining Ticket, GIBBS CAM programing, Solidworks, considered strong assets.
• Equivalencies of overall experience and education will be considered.
• Reliable transportation required to travel to and from work as well as valid class 5 operators license.
• A high attention to detail is required with the ability to work in a structured environment while working under pressure.
• Above average and demonstrated use of Microsoft computer products is required
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, materials specifications, and customer end documents.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time-management, organizational skills, and attention-to-detail.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $33.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T6P 1K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This position requires reliable transportation to and from work . do you have reliable transportation?
• Describe your ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blue prints and materials specifications.
• Above average skillsets with Microsoft computer products are required. Describe your abilities with Microsoft products.

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• machinist sales and estimating: 5 years (required)
• Customer service: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 operators (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Coordinating machine shop activities with the shop floor and shop foreman.
• Preparing documentation packages for client and shipping purposes
• Updating schedule and WIP for the Machining Division
• Occasional purchasing of tooling, consumables and materials
• Coordinating outsourcing of pre or post machining operation