Crew Worker - Metal Building Job at Summit City Steel Erection, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Summit City Steel Erection
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

Build Your Career With SCSE

Looking for steady construction work with a company that invests in its people? Summit City Steel Erection (SCSE) is hiring Crew Workers, Foremen, and Superintendents to help build, install, and repair metal buildings.

Whether you're new to the trade, an experienced erector ready to lead, or a superintendent who can manage multiple jobs, SCSE offers opportunities to put your skills to work and grow your career.

We believe safety, quality, and productivity go hand in hand. Every crew member has the authority to stop unsafe work, and no one gets in trouble for speaking up.

Why Join SCSE?

  • Year-round work: New metal building construction and repair projects.
  • Career advancement: A clear path from Crew Worker to Foreman to Superintendent.
  • Training provided: Learn the trade through our metal building apprenticeship program.
  • Company-owned equipment: We own our equipment fleet and perform our own work.
  • Safety-first culture: Every employee has a voice in keeping the crew safe.
  • Work that matters: Build structures that businesses rely on every day.

Pay & Benefits

  • Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Per diem for qualifying travel work.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Company-provided power tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), rigging, training, and certifications.
  • Foremen and Superintendents receive a take-home company truck with fuel, a company phone, and a tablet or laptop.

What You'll Do

Our crews build, install, and repair metal buildings from the ground up. Depending on your experience and role, your work may include:

  • Check anchor bolts against project drawings and set structural frames in the manufacturer's required sequence.
  • Install purlins, girts, eave struts, and bracing.
  • Plumb and square building frames before installing panels.
  • Install wall panels, roof panels, insulation, standing seam roofs, doors, windows, and accessories.
  • Install trim, gutters, downspouts, flashing, closures, and sealants.
  • Repair and re-roof existing buildings, protecting structures from the weather at the end of each workday.
  • Follow jobsite safety procedures and maintain required fall protection when working at heights.

Choose Your Career Path

Crew Worker

New to the trade? We'll help you learn.

No previous experience is required. You'll learn under an experienced foreman and develop your skills through hands-on training and task-by-task sign-offs.

  • Learn metal building construction and installation.
  • Help stage materials, install components, and complete building projects.
  • Work alongside experienced crew members who can help you develop your skills.
  • Experienced erectors may start higher in the pay range and help train newer employees.

What you need:

  • Reliable attendance and a willingness to learn.
  • Basic hand tools or a plan to purchase them.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Foreman

Ready to lead a crew?

Foremen help keep projects organized, productive, and safe. You'll guide the crew's daily work, train employees, and make sure work meets project requirements.

  • Lead morning safety huddles and establish the day's work plan.
  • Stage materials and coordinate tasks to keep the crew moving.
  • Check completed work against drawings and project requirements.
  • Complete daily paperwork using a phone or tablet.
  • Train Crew Workers and manage smaller jobs when a Superintendent is not on site.

What you need:

  • At least 4 years of metal building erection experience.
  • At least 1 year of crew leadership experience.
  • A clean driving record.

Superintendent

Experienced field leader? Help us run successful projects.

Superintendents oversee field operations on large projects or multiple smaller jobs and work closely with Project Managers, general contractors, and field crews.

  • Coordinate project phases, including material staging, steel erection, siding, roofing, and trim.
  • Plan job schedules and coordinate work with the Project Manager.
  • Take ownership of jobsite safety, workmanship, and productivity.
  • Maintain daily logs and project documentation in Procore.
  • Communicate with general contractors and ensure extra work is documented and approved.
  • Coach and develop Foremen to strengthen the field team.

What you need:

  • At least 7 years of metal building erection experience.
  • At least 3 years of crew leadership experience.
  • A clean driving record.

Experience That Helps You Stand Out

Experience or training in any of the following is a plus:

  • Metal building erection, roofing, re-roofing, or structural steel.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
  • Lift or forklift operation.
  • Welding.
  • First aid and CPR.
  • English and Spanish communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is hands-on construction work on active jobsites throughout the year.

  • Work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, and changing weather conditions.
  • Work on roofs and open structural framing while using required fall protection.
  • Climb, balance, and safely perform tasks at heights.
  • Repeatedly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Wear required PPE and follow jobsite safety procedures.

A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. A driving record check is required for employees who drive company vehicles.

Ready to Join the Crew?

Whether you're starting a new career or bringing years of leadership experience, SCSE offers the opportunity to learn, lead, and build something that lasts.

Learn more about Summit City Steel Erection:

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Summit City Steel Erection is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $28 - $55 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Day shift

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