Job Description: Sheet Metal Estimator

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Position Type & Pay: DIRECT HIRE, Full-Time, 100% onsite, $25-30/hr. D.O.E

We are seeking a Sheet Metal Estimator to join our dynamic team in Santa Ana, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in a precision sheet metal fabrication setting and possess strong technical communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimation: Collect and analyze data to estimate the time, cost, materials, and labor required for sheet metal products.
• Client Quoting: Prepare detailed cost estimates for clients based on project specifications.
• Supplier Sourcing: Identify and source materials and components from suppliers to meet project requirements.
• Production Planning: Develop project plans in collaboration with the estimating department, ensuring effective planning of routes through the shop floor to fabricate parts.
• Technical Communication: Provide feedback on sheet metal designs for manufacturability and collaborate with internal teams for continuous improvement.
• On-Time Fulfillment: Support the tracking and management of orders to ensure timely delivery of products.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a technical school preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, including experience in estimating, punching, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Familiarity with planning routes through the shop floor for product fabrication.
• Related training or experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication methods.
• Experience in costing and the estimation process.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with design, production, and client teams.
• MS Excel proficiency is a must; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.