About Sterling Process Engineering and Services

Sterling Process Engineering and Services, Inc. was founded in 1983 by a team of dedicated individuals focused on customer service. The goal was to apply a wide variety of knowledge and experience to challenges within the food, dairy and beverage industries. This has been the foundation of our success. Our reputation of trust, exceptional quality and service has allowed us to build upon this solid foundation in various ways.

Qualifications

The ideal Estimator/Production Detailer is a quick learner with a good memory, and has the experience and personal drive to do the work. Detail-oriented and thorough, this humble and accountable team player sees the big picture and focuses on serving the company while satisfying the customer’s needs. Being proactive, dependable, and consistent comes naturally to this organized listener. Having great verbal skills and professional writing, this self-motivated and flexible Estimator is a critical thinker and takes pride in his/her work. The ideal candidate can prioritize and is open-minded, goal-oriented, positive and perceptive.

Responsibility

The responsibilities and duties for this Estimator/Production Detailer position include, but are not limited to, the following items:

• Systematically break down complex assemblies/projects into manageable subsets.
• Issue bids by agreed deadlines, complete with all data as required by other departments.
• Convey details (basis for the estimate; ideas on how to build) of the estimate to Engineering department.
• Negotiate final acceptable design and price with Engineering and customer, as needed.
• Review Engineering designs to ensure drawings and work orders match with materials and labor required.
• Accurate analysis of completed jobs for estimated versus actual dollars and hours.

Specifications

Required

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years extensive practical experience in metal fabrication environment
• Estimating, material take-offs, labor counts
• Basic design skills and ability to hand sketch simple designs

Preferred

• Analysis of data, critical thinking skills
• Relevant technical knowledge and understanding of fabrication trades (cutting/forming/welding/polishing)
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings (weld symbols, BOMs, P&IDs, flat patterns, floor plans)
• Professional written and verbal skills (proposals, presentations, submittals, communications), fluency in English
• CAD familiarity (prefer Autodesk suite of ACAD, Inventor, Plant3D, Vault)
• Creative problem solving ability
• Must be able to work as a team member, with professional negotiation skills.
• Must be able to work in a multi-task environment with interruptions
• Self-starter with limited supervision required

Desired

• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• ERP software experience, Global Shop Solutions preferred
• Ability to use and read precision measurement equipment
• Experience welding, cutting, polishing and forming metal
• Similar industry experience
• 2-year degree

What sets Sterling Process Engineering and Services apart as an employer?

·         Strong core values:

o   Integrity

o   Focused on the Greater Good

o   Desire to Learn

o   Attention to Detail

o   Positive Attitude

·         Excellent reputation in the industry

·         Small, stable, family-owned business

·         EOS company

·         Value every employee; no “ivory tower”

·         Family-friendly company that offers flexibility

·         Great benefits and profit sharing

Salary range: $50,000-65,000

Benefits: Company sponsored medical, 401k, paid vacation, and seven paid holidays;

Dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, AD&D available

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume by 4/2/22; No direct phone calls or emails for this opening will be considered.

Please, no third party placement/recruiting inquires.