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Manufacturing Estimator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Manufacturing Estimator
About I&M Machine and Fabrication
Since 1974 I&M Machine and Fabrication has been a locally owned family-operated company dedicated to delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions and exceptional customer service. As a full-service manufacturing partner we provide custom metal fabrication precision machining and industrial finishing services to customers across a wide range of industries.
Our facility features advanced manufacturing equipment including sheet and tube lasers CNC machining centers powder coating systems and a comprehensive fleet of support equipment allowing us to provide complete turnkey solutions from concept to finished product.
We offer a competitive compensation package including:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Health dental vision and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stable long-term employment with a growing company
Position Summary
I&M Machine and Fabrication is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for evaluating customer requirements reviewing drawings and specifications preparing accurate cost estimates and supporting the sales and production teams with timely quoting information.
The ideal candidate will have experience in metal fabrication and machining environments and possess strong analytical communication and organizational skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Review customer drawings specifications and RFQs to develop accurate cost estimates
- Prepare detailed quotations including material labor outside processing and production costs
- Collaborate with customers to clarify project requirements and recommend cost-effective manufacturing solutions
- Provide pricing lead time and production information to customers and internal teams
- Work closely with engineering production purchasing and sales personnel to ensure quote accuracy
- Maintain estimating records and supporting documentation
- Assist with proposal preparation and submission
- Follow up on quoted opportunities as needed
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating and quoting processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of estimating experience required; manufacturing or job shop experience preferred
- Experience in metal fabrication machining or steel processing strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes materials and production methods
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience
- 2 years of estimating experience in a fabrication machining or job shop environment
- Strong understanding of steel products and fabrication processes
- Experience quoting weldments machined components laser-cut parts and fabricated assemblies
- Familiarity with manufacturing software and ERP systems
Compensation
Starting Pay: $30.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person
I&M Machine and Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
