

Estimator
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005547291
Description - Hiring for a Estimator in Madison!
Lead Estimator - Metal Fabrication & Machine Shop:
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and make independent
decisions.
• Prepares metal fabrication quotations.
• Analyze RFQ requirements, technical drawings, associated specifications.
• Self-motivated, financially accountable with top line sales responsibility
Job Duties:
• Compute costs of materials, purchased items, fabrication processes and time
requirements.
• Solicit and collect material costs.
• Identify optimal material utilization and fabrication methods.
• Establish fabrication rates and options for fabrication methods.
• Maintain metrics related to quality and timeliness of estimates and win/loss ratios.
• Review and recommend updates to work center rates and rate tables.
• Review job costing to establish accuracy of estimates and process.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
• Extensive metal fabricating print reading skills and the ability to interpret/analyze
specifications and tolerances.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in the same or similar role.
• Ability to make sales calls and develop new customers.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Contact Information
Email: dabarron@actalentservices.com