About WS Steel

WS Steel is a Tier 1 OEM fabricator specializing in high-volume components and large-scale fabrication across multiple industries. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, quality, efficiency, and execution are critical to our success.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and technically capable Estimator to join our team.

The Role The Estimator is responsible for reviewing customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate, competitive, and commercially sound quotations for fabricated and manufactured products.

The Estimator evaluates the complete manufacturing requirements of a project, including materials, labour, equipment, production processes, outside services, lead times, and other associated costs.

This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Project Management to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and that quotations accurately reflect the work required to manufacture the product.

The successful candidate will combine solid technical understanding with analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and analyze customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for fabrication and manufacturing projects.
- Determine material requirements, quantities, specifications, and associated costs.
- Estimate labour requirements and manufacturing time based on the processes required to complete the work.
- Identify required manufacturing processes, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, fabrication, finishing, assembly, and other applicable operations.
- Identify requirements for outside processing or subcontracted services when applicable.
- Obtain and evaluate material, component, and subcontractor pricing as required.
- Review technical drawings and specifications to identify manufacturing requirements, tolerances, materials, finishes, and potential production challenges.
- Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear information within RFQs and obtain clarification before finalizing quotations.
- Work closely with Sales to understand customer expectations, quantities, delivery requirements, and commercial considerations.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to confirm manufacturing methods, equipment capabilities, labour requirements, and realistic production assumptions.
- Coordinate with Purchasing when current material, component, or outside-service pricing is required.
- Evaluate production capacity, manufacturing complexity, lead times,



and potential project risks during the estimating process.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
- Prepare clear and complete quotations and supporting estimating documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions, pricing, revisions, and customer requirements.
- Review quote revisions and assess the cost impact of changes to drawings, quantities, specifications, materials, or scope.
- Support the transition of awarded work from Estimating/Sales to Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
- Review estimated versus actual project costs when appropriate to identify variances and improve future estimating accuracy.
- Maintain and continuously improve estimating methods, historical costing information, and estimating tools.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quoting, costing, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

- Previous experience in estimating, manufacturing, fabrication, machining, engineering, or a related technical environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflows, and production requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand the relationship between materials, labour, machine time, manufacturing processes, and overall product cost.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs, quotations, and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Project Management, and other internal stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accountability, professionalism, integrity, and documentation discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in steel fabrication, industrial fabrication, OEM manufacturing, machining, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of steel materials, grades, thicknesses,



and common fabrication processes.
- Practical knowledge of processes such as laser/plasma cutting, forming, machining, welding, fabrication, blasting, painting/finishing, and assembly.
- Experience estimating labour and machine requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP/MRP, estimating, CAD, or manufacturing software.
- Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centres, or manufacturing costing systems.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Drafting, Business, or a related discipline.

Core Competencies

- Cost estimating and analytical thinking
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Cost and commercial awareness
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Risk identification
- Cross-functional communication
- Organization and priority management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Accountability and ownership

Hours & Compensation This is a full-time, permanent position, with regular working hours of:

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The successful candidate must be willing to work additional or extended hours when required to support quoting deadlines and business needs.

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Why Join WS Steel?

This position provides the opportunity to play an important role in determining how new manufacturing opportunities are evaluated and brought into WS Steel.

You will work across Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Project Management to understand customer requirements and develop quotations that are both competitive for the customer and achievable for our manufacturing operation.

If you have a strong technical understanding of manufacturing, enjoy working with drawings and numbers, and take pride in producing accurate, well-supported estimates, we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant estimating, manufacturing, fabrication, or technical experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest in WS Steel. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WS Steel

Steinbach, Manito

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Steinbach, MB R5G 2G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
- estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
- English (required)

Location:
- Steinbach, MB R5G 2G7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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