Fabrication Estimator / Material Purchaser

Fabrication Estimator / Material Purchaser

Franklin, PA | Full-Time | $73,000 - $79,000

About You

You're an organized, detail-oriented manufacturing professional with experience in fabrication, welding, purchasing, or estimating. You understand fabrication processes, can interpret blueprints and drawings, and have the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and production personnel.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and strong relationships are critical to success. You're comfortable using computers, managing multiple priorities, and helping ensure projects move efficiently from quote to production.

Day in the Life:

As a Fabrication Estimator / Material Purchaser, you can expect to:

• Review customer RFQs, blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Prepare accurate quotations for fabrication and welding projects
• Estimate labor, material, processing, and subcontracting requirements
• Communicate directly with customers regarding project requirements and quotations
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships through responsive service
• Purchase raw materials and production supplies
• Obtain pricing and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records
• Coordinate material availability to support production schedules
• Work closely with production, engineering, and management teams
• Track costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability
• Manage multiple projects while meeting customer and production deadlines

What You Need to Apply:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in fabrication, welding, manufacturing, purchasing, inventory control, estimating, or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and positive attitude when working with customers, vendors, and coworkers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating fabrication and welding projects
• Experience purchasing steel, plate, structural material, and manufacturing supplies
• Inventory management experience
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing software systems (JOB BOSS)
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes

What You'll Get:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $73,000 - $79,000 per year
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
• Opportunity to work with an experienced manufacturing team

Why Shaw Industries & Welding Technologies?

Located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Shaw Industries & Welding Technologies provides precision machining, fabrication, and welding services to customers across a wide range of industries. Our continued growth is driven by a commitment to quality, customer service, and investing in our people.

We're looking for a motivated individual who can help drive our fabrication division by delivering accurate estimates, maintaining strong customer relationships, effectively managing material purchases, and ensuring inventory is available to support production demands.

Apply Today

If you have experience in fabrication, welding, estimating, purchasing, or manufacturing and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a respected local company, we'd love to hear from you.

Shaw Industries & Welding Technologies
Franklin, PA

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $73,000 - $79,000 per year
Work Location: In Person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person