Estimator - 1St Shift - Non Union

27th April, 2023
Bradken's Specialty Products business is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, complex engineered castings and fabrications for commercial and military applications. Bradken operates a global network of manufacturing, sales and service facilities employing about 3,000 people worldwide. How we go about our work is just as important as the work we do.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Estimator to join our Tacoma Foundry. The estimator's role is to evaluate the request for quote (RFQ) and determine manufacturing cost based on customer supplied information in a manner that supports department performance metrics and customer satisfaction.
SHIFT:1st Shift 7:00a-3:30p
WAGE: $28.00-$33.00
As the Estimator you will be receiving RFQ's and will collect all needed documentation in order to complete the estimate. Such items would include, drawings, 3D models, material specifications, etc. After reviewing all needed items, you would compute labour & material costs required to support the manufacturing plan.
You would also coordinate operations & engineering to review the RFQ's to obtain input for high-risk favors. After all parts have been completed and compiled everything is summitted to Sales via a electronic notification system. You would be able to manage and track individual estimates & revisions in the tracking database.
Key Selection Criteria Required:

• 2 years Estimating experience preferred.
• 1 year manufacturing experience
• • Relevant education will be considered in lieu of work experience (i.e. college course work on costing, accounting, or other business-related courses)
• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment
• High level of competence with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel

Key Selection Criteria Preferred:

• Previous blueprint reading experience.
• Customer drawings understanding
• Experience cost estimating (Minimum 1 year)

Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead
*Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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