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Northside Industries, an industry leader in the manufacturing and assembly of a variety of steel and aluminum fabrications for the Oil and Gas, Forestry, Heavy Duty Truck, and Mining sectors, is looking for multiple permanent, shippers and receivers to join our team in West Kelowna, BC.

Northside Industries is the winner of the 2022 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year and the 2022 Westside Board of Trade Large Business of the Year, which means we have been recognized by our business peers as a leader in the business community, and a preferred employer in the industry.

Northside Industries has been serving their customers a wide variety of products for over 55 years, providing only the highest level of workmanship and service to exceed customers' expectations. Northside Industries has an industry-leading mentality of training and developing our coworkers, allowing us to grow our team members, and frequently promote within our company.

The Estimator (EST) holds a crucial role in creating accurate and specification-compliant quotations to fulfill all client requirements, while ensuring optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Externally, the Estimator Interfaces with clients in a proactive and engaging manner, possessing a strong customer relationship and engagement mindset while applying technical knowledge in reading blueprints, customer specifications, commercial requirements and steel fabrication processes e.g. cutting, forming, welding to prepare costing and quotes that retain competitiveness and profitability objectives.

Internally, the Estimator collaborates closely with engineering, production, and purchasing teams to validate estimated costs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and seamlessly transition secured projects to other team members for processing.

This position is instrumental in the achievement of strategic objectives through informed technical and commercial decision-making, proactive customer engagement, unwavering accountability, and prudent financial stewardship.

Job Duties

• Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring strict adherence to specifications and deadlines, as well as contractual commitments
• Verify and validate customer designs and requirements to ensure the feasibility of manufacturing and the accuracy of quotations
• Proficiently set up and maintain the ERP system for both new and existing parts and products.
• Thoroughly review customer requests, blueprints, and technical specifications to formulate detailed estimates and quotes.
• Calculate material, labour, equipment, and overhead costs, and apply markups and discounts as warranted.
• Ensure the accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment of quotes with customer commitments and expectations.
• Effectively liaise with customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, and production teams to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and negotiate terms.
• Proactively follow up with customers and sales teams to provide updates on the status of quotes and orders.
• Diligently maintain records of quotes, orders, and changes in a comprehensive database.
• Stay current with market trends, prices, and material and equipment availability to inform quoting decisions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process optimization.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to minimize costs and enhance estimating efficiency.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other departments (shop floor, production, purchasing, etc.) to solicit feedback and ensure the accuracy of quotations.
• Thoughtfully review and respond to customer and supplier feedback, adding value while maintaining positive relationships and fostering resolution.
• Ensure conformity to safety requirements as defined by Northside and/or Customers.
• Perform any other duties as necessitated by the role.

Requirements

• Diploma, degree, or relevant training/experience in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing field
• Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001.
• Highly motivated and capable of multitasking with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and structural steel manufacturing methodologies.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with the ability to think critically.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in creating and reviewing technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.
• Ability to think creatively and find alternative solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Positive team attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar software.

Salary: $50,000.00-$58,000.00 per year

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages and annual reviews
• Steady full-time employment.
• Significant training, certification, and growth opportunities.
• RRSP matching.
• Dental.
• Extended Healthcare.
• Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Annual Safety allowance.
• Initial safety loan forgivable after probation.
• Signing and retention bonus (limited time offer).
• Afternoon and Evening Shift premiums, where applicable.
• Weekends off.
• Company events.
• On site parking.
• And much more.

Work Conditions

• May involve working in hazardous environments requiring protective gear.
• Exposure to dust and high noise levels may occur.
• Willingness to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity is needed for using measuring devices and computers.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be necessary.

How to Apply:

Please apply via email at hr@northsideind.ca. We accept resumes in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.