Senior Level Fabricator
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)