Estimator - Precision Engineering
- Full-time permanent position in an established Australian manufacturing business
- Responsible for interpreting technical drawings and developing cost-effective manufacturing solutions
- Maintain strong customer relationships and provide technical support throughout the quoting process
Job description
- Full-time permanent, office-based position
- Salary up to $100k base, depending on experience
- Established Australian manufacturing business
- Modern laser cutting, folding and sheet metal manufacturing environment
- Performance-based bonus scheme available
About the Company
Our client is an established Australian manufacturing business specialising in laser cutting, folding and sheet metal manufacturing.
With a strong reputation for quality, consistency and service delivery, the business supports customers across a range of industries and continues to invest in modern manufacturing technology and automation.
Due to continued growth, they are expanding their Drafting and Estimating team and are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the business.
About the Role
Working closely with customers, drafting and production teams, you will be responsible for interpreting technical drawings and designs and developing practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
The role will involve estimating and quoting bespoke manufactured components, reviewing drawings and specifications, and ensuring customer requirements can be effectively translated into production.
You will also play an important role in maintaining strong customer relationships and providing responsive technical support throughout the quoting process.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret technical drawings, designs and customer specifications
- Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for manufactured components
- Review jobs for manufacturability and determine appropriate production processes
- Work closely with production and engineering teams
- Respond to urgent and time-critical customer requirements
- Identify and propose solutions to customer engineering challenges
- Maintain accurate documentation and quotation information
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Manage multiple quotations and priorities effectively
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within sheet metal, laser cutting, fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to interpret technical and engineering drawings
- Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor in the development of sheet metal solutions
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong computer literacy and confidence working across multiple systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent customer requirements
Highly Regarded
- Experience within sheet metal cutting, folding and rolling
- Knowledge of Australian sheet metal and raw materials
- AutoCAD 2D experience
- Inventor 3D experience
- Ability to develop flat patterns
- Experience creating technical drawings for manufacture
- Understanding of laser cutting and bending processes
Interested? If you have experience within sheet metal manufacturing, laser cutting, fabrication or precision engineering and are considering your next move, I’d love to hear from you.
I’m currently recruiting across a number of steel, sheet metal and precision engineering businesses throughout Brisbane, so if this particular opportunity isn’t quite right, I may have another role that better matches your experience, location and salary expectations.
Apply today or get in touch with Amanda for a confidential discussion. 0423 200 321 or amandan@austcorpexecutive.com.au
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