Description
About BAPKO Metal, Inc.
Headquartered in Orange, CA, BAPKO Metal Inc. is one of California’s most reputable and trusted self-performing contractors specializing in structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural metals, and stairs. Our quality craftsmanship can be found in the steel structures supporting a diverse range of projects, and in the architectural details enhancing commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities across California.
- Assemble by tack welding necessary steel components that make up stringers/stairs, canopies, built up columns and complex radius assemblies that require intricate layout
- Able to read and understand shop drawings and understand what material needs to be assembled and/or marked for prep
- Layout, clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind component parts to obtain required configurations and preparations for welding needs
- Mark all welding symbols and lengths of welds
- Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications
- Assemble beams, columns, and railings
- Layout, cut, and prep material for assembly
- Follow all Safety Rules
Requirements
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- GED/High School Diploma preferred
- 5+ years’ experience working in a structural and/or miscellaneous shop environment
- Understanding of fabrication, erection drawings, and WPS
- Competent with material rigging
- Proficient with torch
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must know how to operate a grinder
- Availability to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to stand, twist, reach, and move around for long periods of time
- Must be able to use tap measure and knowledge of material types
- Math skills (geometry a plus)
- Must be certified in one of the four (GMAW, FCAW, FCAW-G, SMAW)
2nd shift position: Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 10:30pm
Join our team as a Senior-Level Fabricator where your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of our projects!
BAPKO Metal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- GED or high school diploma
- At least 5 years of experience in a structural and/or miscellaneous steel shop environment
- Understanding of fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Competence with material rigging
- Proficiency with a torch
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to operate a grinder
- Availability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to stand, twist, reach, and move around for long periods
- Ability to use a tape measure and knowledge of material types
- Math skills; geometry knowledge is a plus
- Certification in one of GMAW, FCAW, FCAW-G, or SMAW
What We Do
BAPKO Metal, Inc. is a self-performing contractor specializing in the fabrication and installation of structural, miscellaneous, and architectural steel. Founded in 1978 and based in California, they provide services for commercial, healthcare, and educational projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, BAPKO is recognized as a regional leader known for precise craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and a commitment to exceptional customer service and reliable project execution.
