Fabrication Manager/ Estimator

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.

Required skills and Responsibilities for this position

- 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.

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.

Benefits:

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Apply today- You can send your resume to marketing@texklassen.com

If you'd like to see more of who we are and what we do, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid Drivers License

- This position is physically demanding and most work is outside. Must be comfortable at heights and have the ability to use all hand tools.

Work Location: In person