Estimator/Planner

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Job description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Estimator / Planner - Heavy Machining & Rotating Equipment
Location: Vernon, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations / Project Management
Reports To: Operations Manager / General Manager
About the Company
Bender CCP is one of the nation's leading full-service providers of engineered equipment repair, precision machining, and specialty manufacturing solutions. For over 50 years, we have supported critical industries-including power generation, oil & gas, mining, steel, pulp & paper, and general industrial sectors-by restoring high-value components and delivering engineered upgrades that extend equipment life and performance.
Our Mission
To deliver world-class engineered repair and machining solutions that keep America's critical industrial assets operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Our Core Values

• Safety First: We protect our people, our customers, and their equipment.
• Technical Excellence: We apply deep expertise, engineering precision, and continuous improvement.
• Integrity: We do the right thing every time-honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Customer Commitment: We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver on our promises.
• Teamwork: We collaborate across departments to achieve the highest-quality outcomes.

Position Summary
The Estimator / Planner develops accurate cost estimates, repair scopes, and executable job plans for heavy machining and rotating equipment repair projects. This role requires strong technical understanding of large industrial components, precision machining processes, high-tolerance repair methods, and engineered refurbishment practices. The Estimator / Planner ensures that customer requirements are fully captured, risks are identified, and work is planned with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating - Technical & Commercial

• Analyze customer RFQs, drawings, reverse-engineered geometry, worn components, and inspection findings.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for machining, welding, metal spray, disassembly, cleaning, NDT, balancing, and engineered repair processes.
• Estimate repair strategies for rotating equipment such as:
• Pump shafts, sleeves, impellers
• Turbine rotors and casings
• Compressor components
• Gearbox housings and gears
• Large rollers, cylinders, and bearing journals
• Calculate machining tolerances, fits, runouts, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine tooling, fixturing, materials, subcontracted operations, and labor resources.
• Build customer-facing quotations aligned with profitability targets.
• Update and maintain historical cost databases for accuracy and continuous refinement.

Job Planning - Workflow & Execution

• Convert estimates into detailed, step-by-step job routings.
• Define process sequences for disassembly, inspection, machining, welding, heat treatment, balancing, assembly, and testing.
• Draft or support creation of detailed repair procedures and machining plans.
• Coordinate scheduling and capacity planning with Operations.
• Identify and procure required tooling, fixtures, measuring instruments, and raw materials.
• Ensure all quality, safety, and engineering requirements are properly integrated into job plans.
• Monitor work progress and update plans as scope evolves or condition assessments change.

Technical Project Coordination

• Support Engineering in developing reverse-engineering models, repair strategies, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Provide direct technical communication with customers regarding scope, timelines, and change orders.
• Conduct pre-job and post-job reviews to analyze estimate vs. actual variances.
• Support root cause analysis, equipment failure investigations, and engineered upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in estimating, process planning, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications
Required Technical Skills

• 3-5+ years estimating, planning, or machining experience in heavy industrial repair or large-part machining.
• Strong understanding of machining processes: turning, milling, boring, grinding, balancing, OD/ID machining, welding, and metal spray repair.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment components, mechanical fits, and precision alignment.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (MT, PT, UT) and how results impact repair scope.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP job costing systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in power generation, oil & gas, or industrial equipment repair facilities.
• Background as a machinist, repair technician, or manufacturing engineer.
• CAD/CAM knowledge for interpreting and creating models or machining strategies.
• Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment processes, failure modes, and material selection.
• Ability to perform basic geometry/trigonometry for machining calculations.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical reasoning with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Why Join [Your Company Name]?

• Work for a respected industry leader specializing in complex, high-value repairs.
• Join a team of highly skilled machinists, engineers, and technicians.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
• Exposure to diverse, challenging projects across all major industrial sectors.
• Be part of a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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