Estimator - Fabrication

**Company Introduction**:
**Arrow Machine and Fabrication** Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

**Group Division**:
**Steelcraft** was established 100 years ago, developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.

At our **Stratford Facility** Arrow Engineered Products -We design and manufacture turn key solutions for a vast variety of customers in need of Nuclear, Chemical Mixing, Heat exchanger and Autoclave Systems with requirements including Fuel storage and misc. custom designed Pressure and non pressure designs, Following ASME, PED, ULC and API certified design criteria.

**Job Description: Estimator - Fabrications**

Preparing estimates of parts and assemblies including material, labour and subcontracting of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Autoclaves and various custom fabrications

**Estimating functions include**:

- Review and clearly understand customer specifications and quality standards
- Perform standard ASME calculations for determining design thicknesses
- Gathering material estimates from sub venders
- Gather estimates from service contractors; i.e. PWHT, Non-destructive Testing and Internal Vessel Lining, etc.
- Effectively estimate labour required for manufacturing including parts, welding, machining and mechanical assembly for both custom fabrications as well as low volume production runs
- Develop and maintain estimating standards for various areas of production

**Sales functions may also include**:

- Preparing proposals to meet customer needs
- Assist in the development of promotional programs
- Promote sales growth with existing clients / Expand & grow (Maintain) existing customers.

The position will also play a role in determining new manufacturing practices and processes to improve competitiveness.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Work with sales, engineering and customers to develop mechanical designs to properly estimate the component and to finalize and submit quotations to customers
- Develop manufacturing process steps and estimated labour run times to support that process
- Perform detailed time studies to prove out accurate estimating tables
- Compile quotations using supplied material costing and pricing from vendors
- Participate in establishing selling prices and policies to support the business plan and a high level of corporate profit.
- Work with the business team to develop the most cost-effective product in the industry.
- Maintain a high level of customer service to internal and external clients
- Maintain an active review of competitors to insure competitive marketing practices.
- Maintain support relationships with business teams. A relationship builder (seek and engage), collaborative.
- Produce contract sheets based on estimate and actual vendor prices
- Advise on methods and processes used in the pre-production meetings
- Search out vendors and subcontractors required to support business needs
- Work with Engineering as Required, particularly on projects requiring more intricate calculations
- Re-costing to verify project profit information
- Identify risks associated with projects.

**Your Skills Set**:

- Post-Secondary education - College education or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in the steel fabrication industry or equivalent industry experience.
- Familiar with ASME code and mechanical design calculations
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, CAD and the internet
- Familiar with metal fabrication and blueprint reading.
- Willing to travel when necessary.
- Experience with design software packages for Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers
- Experience with chemical equipment systems including mixers, pumps, valves, piping and industrial controls

**Benefits**
- **Maximize Your Earning Potential**: Performance-Based Annual Reviews and Bonus Program

Unlock the full scope of your income potential through our program that combines annual reviews linked to your performance with a bonus structure intricately tied to the company's profitability. This results in not just recognition of your hard work but also tangible wage increments, allowing you to realize your true earning potential.
- **Tailored Benefits for Your Well-Being**: Comprehensive and Competitive Benefit Program

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