About the Company
Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a diversified designer and manufacturer of HeavyIndustrial Equipment. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a subsidiary of Whiting Corporation, Monee, Illinois. The parent company traces its beginning to the year 1884, when it was a relatively small firm that manufactured high quality metallurgical equipment.
Since then, the company has expanded its global manufacturing facilities several times and has developed the expertise to design, engineer, and service its Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile products in Canada and PR China; As well as, custom fabrication for multi-national Customers. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is today, a well-established and reliable source for its products and services, which are supplied to both the Canadian and overseas markets.
Job Summary:
The position of Estimator is responsible for generating and processing customer requested quotes on a timely basis, for standard and custom components for the Metallurgical Product Group. The Estimator will also facilitate all web-based communication, orders and requests. This role reports to the Director, Metallurgical Product Group and is a key role within the department.
Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a diversified designer and manufacturer of Heavy Industrial Equipment. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a subsidiary of Whiting Corporation, Monee, Illinois. The parent company traces its beginning to the year 1884, when it was a relatively small firm that manufactured high quality metallurgical equipment.
Since then, the company has expanded its global manufacturing facilities several times and has developed the expertise to design, engineer, and service its Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile products in Canada and PR China; As well as, custom fabrication for multi-national Customers. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is today, a well-established and reliable source for its products and services, which are supplied to both the Canadian and overseas markets.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for incoming communication, either by phone, e-mail, fax or web-based, with customers, with respect to spare parts and custom components.
- Generates estimates which include price and timing for requested parts and projects
- Works closely with Sales team in developing quotes that will result in profitable orders for custom and standard component requests.
- Prepares timely estimates of costs of materials, labor, and equipment for manufacturing projects based on 3D models or 2D drawings, and customer specifications.
- Prepare ‘time and material’ quote requests as required.
- Works with Engineering staff, Accounting and Program Managers to confirm that parts requested by customers meets the desired outcome.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, manufacturing, planning, scheduling, supply chain and logistics to identify and resolve manufacturing, costing and shipping issues for standard and custom component orders.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Estimator required, preferably in equipment manufacturing
- Experience in inside sales or customer service (metallurgical specialty highly preferred) is an asset
- Proficient with MS Office applications and intermediate level competency with MS Excel preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiar with manufacturing processes, in a Metallurgical environment, to ensure accurate quoting is performed.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical aspects of to sales and engineering teams as well as customer representatives.
- Must have strong presentation skills along with strong technical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of AutoCad and Sales Force experience preferred
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field is preferred, ideally in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Other relevant technical disciplines will also be considered.
Working Conditions
- This is an “onsite” position with limited flexibility for remote work
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- May be exposed to industrial sites
- On very rare occasions, weekend or after-hours work may be required to support critical project demands
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
