About the role

Working closely with management, customers, suppliers and our production team, you will prepare quotations that accurately account for materials, manufacturing processes, labour, external services and delivery requirements. This role requires practical sheetmetal knowledge, strong computer skills and the ability to make informed estimating decisions. You must understand how a component or assembly will be manufactured, recognise potential production limitations and identify missing information before a quotation is issued.

Key responsibilities

- Review customer enquiries, engineering drawings, CAD files, specifications and bills of materials to establish the full scope of work

- Prepare accurate material take-offs, including material grades, thicknesses, quantities, sheet utilisation and wastage allowances

- Estimate setup and processing times for laser cutting, punching, folding, welding, finishing and assembly

- Obtain supplier pricing for materials, purchased components and outsourced services, including powder coating and other finishes

- Prepare quotations

- Identify suitable manufacturing methods and discuss practical requirements with the production team

- Recognise machine limitations, tooling requirements, bending constraints, tolerances and fabrication risks

- Prepare and maintain estimates, quotations, material requirements in ERP system

- Work closely with management, purchasing and workshop personnel to resolve questions and meet quotation and supply deadlines

Essential skills and experience

- At least five years' experience within the sheetmetal fabrication industry,



with a strong understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods

- Previous estimating and quoting experience in sheetmetal fabrication and use of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

- Review and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details and customer specifications

- Sound knowledge of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, including material grades, thicknesses and their effect on manufacturing
- A practical understanding of CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press brake folding, welding and assembly

- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of software and general business software

- Excellent attention to detail along with clear written and verbal communication skills

- Australian work rights appropriate to the position

Highly regarded

- Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, with a sheetmetal specialisation, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

- Hands-on experience as a sheetmetal tradesperson.

- Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

- Knowledge of flat patterns, bend allowances, nesting and material optimisation.

- Experience with JETCAM or similar manufacturing software.

- Familiarity with job costing, production planning and purchasing.

- Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management setting.

About us

T & G Sheetmetal Services provides custom sheetmetal fabrication solutions across a variety of commercial and industrial projects. Our manufacturing capabilities include CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press brake folding, welding and assembly, working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

📌 Estimator - Custom Sheet Metal (Sydney)
🏢 T u0026 G Sheetmetal
📍 Sydney