Pre-Sales Estimator/Drafter
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
No H1B
Key skills
RCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Referral Bonuses
- Parental Leave
- On-site Gym & Café
Job Summary:
Responsible for Presale Quotation to the customers, Print Drawing, Collaboration with all plants on challenging profiles, Design assistance for our customers and Lead Presale Meetings. This position reports to the Capability Review Manager.
What you will be doing
- Accountable for the accurate preparation of all data required for the evaluation and pricing of extruded products.
- Calculate area, perimeter, weight/foot, factor and circle size and prepare all new customer quotations.
- Provide product and process information to other departments and operations as necessary.
- Provides design assistance to customers up to and including redesign of customer parts.
- Conducts presale review meetings when necessary.
- Ability to use AutoCAD system in preparing prints per Customer Specifications.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or computer aided design preferred
- Strong mathematical background- including Algebra and Geometry.
- Advanced blueprint reading skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, and AutoCAD.
- Must be technically and detail oriented.
- Understanding of Aluminum Association tolerancing.
- Excellent communication skills.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com