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Experienced Fabrication Estimator

Company:
Cardinal Staffing Services
Location:
Burton, MI, 48529
Pay:
$23-25 / hour
Posted:
May 20, 2025
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Description:

Cardinal Staffing is hiring an Experienced Fabrication Estimator for a steel manufacturing facility in Burton, MI. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of steel fabrication, blueprint reading, and job shop workflows. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, quoting complex projects, and collaborating with both sales and shop teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Review prints and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates

Estimate material, labor, subcontracting, and equipment costs for custom metal fabrication jobs

Work with the project team to evaluate manufacturability, lead times, and shop routing

Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm material pricing and availability

Support inside sales by preparing timely, accurate quotes and following up as needed

Track changes in scope and update estimates accordingly

Assist in identifying opportunities to improve pricing strategy and shop efficiency

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in fabrication estimating (steel, stainless, structural, or custom metalwork)

Strong blueprint reading and understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, machining)

Familiar with job travelers, shop scheduling, and routing

Proficient with estimating software, Excel, and general job costing methods

Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple quotes simultaneously

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Pay: $23 - $25/hr

About Cardinal Staffing Services:Cardinal Staffing Services, Inc. has over 25 years of experience being recognized as leaders in the staffing industry. Founded in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1994, we have grown and expanded into 5 states with 11 offices, delivering custom staffing and recruiting solutions to diverse markets. We leverage technologies, tools, and human connections to create the perfect environments to link employers and employees

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