At a Glance
- Tasks: Connect with customers, interpret technical drawings, and create accurate quotes for laser cutting projects.
- Company: Join Macs Engineering, a leader in vehicle component design and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be the vital link between customer needs and our production capabilities while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating, strong analytical skills, and effective communication.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Macs Engineering and Opposite Lock is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of medium truck bodies, light vehicle tray bodies, roll over protection systems (ROPS), 4WD equipment and accessories, laser cutting operations and other specialist vehicle componentry in Mackay. Macs Laser is looking for an experienced, motivated Laser Sales Estimator to come and be part of our team. It is a role where you will genuinely matter - supporting our sales growth while building real working relationships across both our customer base and production floor.
If you have a solid technical background, enjoy connecting with customers, and get satisfaction from putting together an accurate, well priced quote - we would love to hear from you. As our Laser Sales Estimator, you will be the bridge between what our customers need and what our team can deliver. Day to day, that means talking with customers to understand their projects, reading technical drawings, working out material and machine time requirements, and making sure our pricing is competitive without compromising on quality or viability.
You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside our Laser Operators, Programmers, Supervisors and Laser Sales Manager to make sure every quote hits the mark - technically and commercially.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Liaise with customers to understand project needs, materials, and timelines
- Read and interpret technical drawing and specifications
- Calculate labor, machine time, and material requirements
- Put together accurate cost estimates and quotes
- Keep clear records of all quotes and customer communications
- Help the sales team bring in new business and retain existing clients
The ideal candidate will have:
- Estimating experience in fabrication, sheet metal, laser cutting or manufacturing
- Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawing preferred
- Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with a customer focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Background in laser cutting or CNC manufacturing - highly regarded but not essential
- Experience with AutoCAD highly regarded (training will be provided)
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Laser Sales Estimator employer: Macs Engineering
At Macs Engineering and Opposite Lock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Mackay, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and the potential for career advancement within our dynamic warehouse team. With competitive terms and conditions, along with a focus on maintaining a clean and efficient working environment, we ensure that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
