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Jeromie McBride
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Estimator – Industrial Steel (Production Planner & Estimator) — Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site)
Overview
Join our client, a well-established industrial manufacturer in the Pittsburgh area, and play a key role in turning complex fabrication and manufacturing work into accurate, competitive proposals. As the Production Planner & Estimator, you’ll partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to build cost breakdowns, secure supplier quotes, develop final proposals, and support production planning—from BOM creation and routing through coordination of inventory and shipments.
Required Skills
- Estimating / cost breakdown development for projects and component-level work
- Experience working with purchased components and supplier quote management
- Manufacturing knowledge (mill-type equipment practices and common commercial components)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Production planning fundamentals, including:
- BOM creation/maintenance
- Routing / router printing and ensuring parts are properly routed
- Coordination with inventory/shipping to support job execution
- Strong math and analytical capability (computing, checking accuracy, interpreting numerical data)
- Clear communication skills and ability to document work (proposals, basic reports, routine forms)
Nice to Have Skills
- Prior experience estimating and planning in steel/metal processing equipment environments
- Familiarity with ERP transactions/workflows (job moves/production coordination)
- Experience maintaining historical estimating data for future reference and continuous improvement
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of related experience in estimating, manufacturing, design, or shop-based industrial work
- Design and/or shop experience on related industrial equipment preferred
Other Requirements
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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