Estimator

Established in 1999, Onyett Fabricators is a dedicated shop providing fabrication and field services, welding,
and other structural metalwork for the coal, aggregate, and construction industries.

Onyett has 34,000 square feet of shop space and operates 24/7 to meet our clients’ needs.

SERVICES

• Line Boring, Shop and Field
• All Size Bucket Repairs
• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Dozer Repairs and Liners
• Ripper Repairs and New Machined AR400 Rippers
• Barge and Pontoon Fabrication
• Hard Facing and Tungsten Carbiding Capabilities
• Multiple Machining Capabilities
• Drill Stem Repairs and Manufacture
• New Stock Plate in Mild Steel, AR400, Nickel Chrome and Chromium Clad Overlay

AREAS OF WORK

• Coal Mines
• Power Plants (Gas, Coal)
• Cement Plants
• Aggregate (Rock and Sand)
• Farming
• Construction (Dirt and Asphalt)
• Dredging
• Tunneling and Boring Companies

PORTABLE FIELD SERVICE

20 Trucks Equipped with:

• Cranes
• Welding Equipment
• Air Arcs
• Air Compressors
• Line Boring Equipment

MACHINE SHOP

34,000 sq ft, 24/7 Work Hours

Overhead Cranes
Five (5) 5-ton Cranes
Two (2) 2-ton Cranes

Cutting Table
Plasma CNC Cutting to 2 in
Torch CNC Cutting to 6 in

Blast and Paint Capabilities
2,100 sq ft Paint Bay

Presses
450-ton Press
1,000-ton Press up to 20 ft Long

Toshiba/Shibaura CNC
Horizontal Boring Mill
5 Axis Table, 118 in Cross Travel
x 95 in Height Travel
25,000 lb Capacity

Haas Vertical Machining Center
4 Axis Table, 50 in x 25 in Travel
16 Position Tool Changer

Toshiba CNC Vertical Lathe
59 in x 70 in Table with 59 in Height
17,600 lb Capacity

Viper VT-50 CNC Lathe
25 in Double Chucks
9.25 in Spindle Bore
34 in Turning Capacity x 40 in Swing

Cincinnati Milacron Avenger 250S Lathe
10.39 Diameter x 16.42 Length
Sub Spindle 65 in

Poreba Hollow Spindle Lathe
Double Chucks
Swing 47 in x 120 in Center to Center Chucks

Position Summary:

Generates quotations based on estimates of labor, materials, special processes, and documentation requirements for a varying range of complex technical opportunities by reviewing the scope of work, codes, specifications, drawings, and other relevant requirements. Communicates with customers, internal resources, vendors, and subcontractors to research, determine and estimate the cost to manufacture the opportunity within the defined parameters and prescribed time frames. Achieves defined order booking goals through converting offered quotations into purchase orders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages customer expectations through communication of capabilities, capacities, lead times and follow up on offered quotations.
• Reviews and comprehends scope of work (SOW), customer requirements, specifications, codes and standards, customer terms and conditions to identify required resources to satisfy the project requirements.
• Distills SOW data to prepare and estimate preliminary manufacturing routings consisting of labor operations, material requirements, subcontracted services and all other cost associated with the SOW.
• Identifies and accounts for poorly defined requirements and high-risk activities and processes.
• Communicates with customer to obtain clarification of all missing or unclear requirements.
• Acquires and applies costs of materials and subcontracted operations through direct contact with vendors or communicating pricing support needs to internal resources.
• Confers with internal supporting resources (manufacturing, procurement, scheduling, quality control programming and engineering) to determine and review the project requirements.
• Generates detailed estimates of cost for the labor, materials, special processes, testing, inspection, and documentation requirements needed to perform the SOW.
• Prepares detailed quotation documentation for submittal to the customer. Describes in detail the inclusions, substitutions, and exclusions of the offer.
• Prepares and submits the requisite documentation, responses and proposals prescribed in the quotation submittal requirements.
• Performs follow up activities to gain status of offered quotations to determine probability of converting the quote into a purchase order.
• Reviews awarded purchase orders against quotations to verify that offered schedule commitments, funding parameters, scope of work and exceptions taken match.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver accurate sales quotes, process customer orders, and ensure timely follow-up on all sales inquiries and leads.
• Provide customers with detailed information about the shop's products and services, offering tailored solutions to meet their fabrication needs.
• Develop meaningful relationships with customers to encourage trust and loyalty.
• Follow up on cold and warm leads to further the sales process.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-Solver
• Resourceful
• Working knowledge of Project Management Software

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Associate’s degree or relevant certification in estimating, project management, or a related technical field may be considered with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an estimator in the fabrication or construction industry.
• Proven experience with estimating software and tools (e.g., ProEst, Bluebeam, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with cost analysis, budgeting, and pricing strategies.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Familiarity with materials, labor costs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines preferred.

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
• Occasionally requited to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Work in a fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Required Skills

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Design or coordinate design of temporary structures such as shoring, false work, cofferdams, formwork, and templates
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendents/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Review material and labor requirements to determine whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
• Establish the likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances
• Work with the estimating team to produce project schedules
• Calculate a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presenting a bid price
• Collaborate with the design team to produce constructible and cost-effective permanent facility plans in pursuit of design-build work
• Assist with bid closeout and final proposal preparations
• Assist with writing technical proposals
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with heavy civil estimating software: HCSS, Hard Dollar, Blue Beam, etc.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to analyze data