Structural Steel
Kern Steel Fabrication
627 Williams St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- 51-100 employees
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2008
About Kern Steel Fabrication
Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc. (KSF) operates from an 11-acre campus in Bakersfield, California. The company traces its roots to founder Elwood Champness, who began his career as a concrete salesman in the late 1950s before establishing the steel fabrication business. KSF provides structural steel fabrication, laser tube cutting, abrasive blasting, and protective coating services under one roof, supported by 110,000 square feet of covered fabrication space and a workforce of 51–100 employees. The firm also designs and builds aircraft ground support maintenance platforms, work stands, and docking stations for platforms ranging from the Boeing 737 and 747 to the Lockheed C-5 and C-130. Past projects include the 12,124-square-foot Orange Coast College Community Planetarium, the 165,000-square-foot Vandenberg Air Force Base Building 7000 renovation for the U.S. Space Command, and the West Valley College student services center (437 tons of steel). Aircraft ground support equipment has been installed at bases in Arkansas, Texas, West Virginia, Delaware, and Massachusetts. General contractors such as Colombo Construction and Neff Construction have provided testimonials. KSF differentiates itself by managing the entire fabrication process in-house, holding AISC certification for Steel Building Structures and Complex Protective Coating Systems, and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 quality registration. It is licensed by the State of California and the City of Los Angeles for structural steel fabrication. The firm emphasizes long-term partnership over single-project transactions, citing transparency, precision, and accountability as core values.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Commercial Construction
- Aerospace & Defense
- Education
- Government/Military
- Industrial
Materials
Structural Steel · Steel Plate · Steel Tubing · Steel Beams · Steel Channels
Equipment
- BLM Group LT8 Laser Tube Cutting Machine
- CNC Ficep Saw with Drill
- CNC Ficep Thermal Coping Robot with Drill
- CNC Ficep Plate Processing Machine
- CNC HACO Hydraulic Guillotine Shear
- Abrasive Blasting Facility (20' x 16' x 50')
- Paint Booth (20' x 16' x 120') with XtremeMix Proportioning System
Company details
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Employees
- 51-100
- Tolerances
- ±1/16 in over 40 ft (saw/drill, cope/drill); ±1.5 mm over 20 ft (plate processing)
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2008
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kern Steel Fabrication located?
Kern Steel Fabrication is located at 627 Williams St, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
What does Kern Steel Fabrication do?
Kern Steel Fabrication is listed under Structural Steel, and its listed capabilities and products include Structural Steel Fabrication, Laser Tube Cutting, CNC Sawing and Drilling, CNC Thermal Coping and Drilling, CNC Plate Processing (Plasma/Oxyfuel Cutting) and CNC Plate Shearing.
What industries does Kern Steel Fabrication serve?
Kern Steel Fabrication lists Commercial Construction, Aerospace & Defense, Education, Government/Military and Industrial among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Kern Steel Fabrication have?
Certifications on file for Kern Steel Fabrication: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2008.
How many employees does Kern Steel Fabrication have?
Kern Steel Fabrication has 51-100 employees.
How do I request a quote from Kern Steel Fabrication?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Kern Steel Fabrication your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (661) 327-9588 and visit kernsteel.com.
What companies are similar to Kern Steel Fabrication?
Other Structural Steel companies in California listed on FirmsLedger include Canyon Steel Fabricators, Cambero Metal Works and Mission Steel Fabrication.