Protolabs · 6 hours ago
Sheet Metal Estimator
Protolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, committed to building a diverse team. The Sheet Metal Estimator is responsible for analyzing customer-supplied 3D CAD models and providing quotations while ensuring optimal manufacturing processes are utilized.
3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware
Responsibilities
Extract information from customer-supplied 3D models and 2D print geometry through utilization of proprietary software to develop customer quotes
Provide customers with design for manufacturing feedback as needed to improve customer experience
Work with production staff to review methods ensuring optimal sheet metal manufacturing processes are utilized
Develop and maintain knowledge of all standard materials and hardware types, plating, powder coating, and welding requirements
Develop and maintain knowledge of organizational processes in order to convey benefits and respond to inquiries from customers within quotes
Consult with outside vendors to ensure work can be performed within timelines and provide all necessary information to complete the job
Responds quickly to customer’s requests for changes
Consistently evaluates for best practice and improvement opportunities for self, team, and company
Comply with all company quality and safety standards
Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to learn advanced proprietary graphical computer-aided analysis software
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to multitask and prioritize own workload
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
Basic level of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Comply with all company quality and safety standards
Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Preferred
Associate's Degree in CAD, Drafting, or Design; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or similar
Understand and interpret 3D solid models, 2D prints, and GD&T
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Base wage
Incentives
Commissions
Company
Protolabs
We are your single digital manufacturing resource from prototyping to production offering injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$54.5MKey Investors
North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
2012-02-24IPO
2008-08-19Series Unknown· $52M
2005-06-23Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
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