**Job Title: Estimator** **Job Description** The Fabrication Shop Estimator is responsible for collecting and compiling requests for quotes from external and internal customers and works closely with shop management. The Estimator reviews the details, scope, drawings, quality demands, and timelines of the customer’s requirements. **Responsibilities** + Prepare estimates for the manufacture of simple to complex parts, components, and assemblies including material, labor, and quality requirements. + Review and clearly understand customer scope, specifications, and required quality standards. + Gather pricing from external service providers (i.e. non-destructive testing, paint, and plating shops). + Estimate labor required for manufacturing, including fitting and welding operations, sheet metal cutting and forming, and mechanical assembly for custom fabrications as well as low volume production runs. + Work with sales, engineering, and customers to develop solutions to properly estimate the component; finalize and submit quotations to customers. + Develop manufacturing process steps in conjunction with supervisors and planners; estimate labor run times to support that process. + Participate in establishing selling prices and policies to support the department business plan. + Work with the manufacturing team to develop the most cost-effective processes. + Maintain supporting relationships with internal and external teams. + Advise on methods and processes used in the pre-production meetings as needed. + Search out vendors and subcontractors required to support business needs. + Maintain and update quoting standards. **Essential Skills** + Fabrication experience and knowledge of GD&T. + Experience in estimation and bidding. + Familiar with metal fabrication, sheet metal processing, welding processes, as well as blueprint reading. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). + Working knowledge of manufacturing ERP software (JobBoss2 or equivalent). + Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. + Strong ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Post-secondary education or tradesperson with industry experience. + Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in the steel fabrication industry or equivalent industry experience. + Experience in the Aerospace and Defense ground support equipment and flight hardware industry considered a plus. + Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD a plus. + Experience working in ISO9001 and/or AS9100 environment a strong plus. **Why Work Here?** We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes professional growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and be involved in exciting projects. We value work-life balance and provide a supportive atmosphere to help you succeed. **Work Environment** First shift from 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hartselle, Alabama. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $85000.00 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hartselle,AL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.