Fabrication Estimator

The Wasserstrom Company • Columbus, OH

3d

About The Position

Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and
distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through
installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and
consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible
solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.

Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional
consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative
engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort,
Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in
teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best
every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word
and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage
new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for quoting new fabrication and validating existing
fabrication pricing. Estimators determine the weights of fabrication through
various engineering documents, such as flats and shear sheets, and calculate
estimated production labor hours. Estimators advise cross-functional departments
on pricing and respond to other fabrication questions or requests.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Proficient computer skills; ability to use MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of inventory management and order entry systems, such as SyteLine
• Ability to read architectural blueprints
• Knowledge of foodservice industry standards and related manufacturing materials
• Knowledge of compliance considerations for the foodservice industry, such as ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) and NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) regulations
• Analytical; synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures
• Cost consciousness; contributes to profits and revenues; conserves organizational resources
• Communicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when needed
• Interpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Observes and follows safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Quote new and existing fabrication pricing
• Calculate weights of fabrication and production labor hours
• Analyze engineering documents
• Assign part numbers and sketch numbers to engineering drawings
• Update fabrication pricing information in SyteLine
• Setup Item Master in SyteLine, including estimated hours of manufacturing operation
• Advise cross-functional departments on fabrication pricing
• Perform other tasks to support engineering as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees