Innovative Fabrication

Job Estimator/Purchaser

LocationRaleigh, NC
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$41,600

About This Job


JOB DESCRIPTION


Title: Estimator/Purchaser


Reports to: VP of Operations


Supervisory Responsibilities: No


Summary

Prepare cost estimates for manufacturing of customer orders to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. Purchase materials required for jobs.


Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Minimum Qualifications

2-year degree or 2 years of successful cost estimating experience
5 years manufacturing experience
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as drawings, renderings, quotes, invoices, and technical instructions
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and machining technologies, equipment, processes, and metrics
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Proficient with Outlook
Proficiency with cost estimating functions of production software and quoting software
Proficiency with Solidworks


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
Analyze the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Utilizes a working knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, and the manufacturing process to recommend ways of making projects/products more efficient
Knowledge of metal fabrication and machining processes, capabilities, limitations, and costing variables
Ability to organize
Computer and software proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ISO9001 policies and procedures


Essential Functions

Analyze customer RFQs to determine material, processes, and tooling required
Contact appropriate vendors for pricing of raw materials, tooling, and/or outside processing
Maintain historical cost data to compare cost trends
Input vendor costs into production software
Collect competitive pricing and shipping times/rates from multiple vendors
Prepare competitive, timely quote packages while still ensuring that jobs will be profitable
Create purchase orders for materials, tooling, and/or outside processing needed on accepted jobs
Distribute purchase orders to appropriate vendors
Create/maintain relationships with vendors
Communicate with production team in regards to delivery timelines
Resolve price discrepancies and any issues regarding defective material or tooling with vendors
Other duties as assigned


Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


Work Environment

Primarily an office position. However, overall environment is a sheet metal fabrication shop. Worker could be subject to high noise levels and exposed to heavy machinery. Worker may be exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles. Sheet metal can cause cuts and lacerations. Metal is highly conductive of thermal energy. Burns are possible when metal is exposed to open flames or a heat source. Inhaling sheet metal dust can increase the chances of respiratory illness. Exposure to oil and grease is possible. Machinery such as turrets, lasers, press brakes, shears, saws, and mills can cause bodily harm in the event of improper operation or malfunction.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: From $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance


Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday


Experience:

Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)


Ability to Commute:

Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required)


Work Location: In person


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