Per Diem Rig Welder Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job description:

Summit City Steel Erection is hiring craftsmen at every level. From guys just getting into the trade to seasoned foremen who've been running iron for twenty years — if you work hard, show up ready, and take pride in what you build, we want to hear from you.

We self-perform structural steel erection, pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) construction, crane services, and millwright work across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. We own our fleet, we invest in our people, and we run real work year-round.

About SCSE

Summit City Steel Erection is a full-service structural steel, metal building, and millwright contractor headquartered in Whitley County, Indiana. We run 18+ active jobsites across four states with one of the most equipped fleets in the Midwest, including Liebherr MK 140 mobile tower cranes you won't find on most jobsites.

We install pre-engineered metal buildings from all the major manufacturers — including Nucor, Butler, Chief, Kirby, and American Buildings — and self-perform structural steel from anchor bolt to ridge cap. We're an ISNetworld-approved contractor pursuing AISC Certified Erector and IAS AC478 accreditation, with two AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) on staff.

Our belief is simple: safety, quality, and productivity don't compete — they compound.

What We Build

Structural Steel Erection

• Columns, beams, and girders
• Bar joists and joist girders
• Roof deck, floor deck, and composite decking
• Bridging and bracing
• Angle, channel, plate, and miscellaneous metals
• Anchor bolt setting and verification
• Stairs, handrails, ladders, and platforms

Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)

• Primary frame: rigid frames, columns, and rafters
• Secondary: purlins, girts, eave struts, and bracing
• Wall and roof sheeting (standing seam and through-fastened)
• Insulation and vapor barrier
• Trim, flashing, and closures
• Gutters and downspouts
• Roof curbs and equipment supports
• Doors, windows, louvers, and accessories
• Re-skin, re-roof, and PEMB repair work
• Manufacturers we install: Nucor, Butler, Chief, Kirby, American Buildings, and others

Crane Services & Industrial / Millwright

• Liebherr MK 140-5.1 self-erecting tower cranes, hydraulic mobile cranes, and boom trucks
• Critical pick and engineered lift planning
• Heavy industrial structural repair and equipment installation
• SDI / steel mill environment work, plant shutdowns, and turnarounds

Now Hiring – Open Positions

We're filling openings across every division. All experience levels welcome — apply even if you don't see a perfect match.

Structural Steel Crews

• Journeyman Ironworkers
• Apprentice / Entry-Level Ironworkers
• Connectors and Detail Hands
• Bolt-Up and Plumb-Up Hands
• Decking and Bridging Crews
• Riggers and Signalpersons
• Structural Steel Foremen

Metal Building (PEMB) Crews

• Metal Building Erectors / Installers
• Sheeting Crews (wall and roof)
• Roofing Installers (standing seam and screw-down)
• Trim, Flashing, and Closure Hands
• Gutter and Downspout Installers
• Curb and Accessory Installers
• Sheet Metal Workers
• PEMB Foremen

Welding, Fabrication & Millwright

• Structural Welders (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW)
• Field Welders – AWS D1.1 a plus
• Shop Fabricators
• Millwrights and Industrial Maintenance Technicians
• Working Superintendents

All Experience Levels Welcome

• No experience? We'll train you. Bring the work ethic — we'll teach you the trade.
• 1–5 years in? Build your career with steady work, quality gear, and a crew that has your back.
• 5+ years in? Step up. Run a crew, lead a job, and grow with a company that promotes from within.
• Seasoned foreman or superintendent? Come run real work with real equipment and get paid what you're worth.

What You Bring

• Willingness to work hard and work safe — every day, every job
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to jobsites in IN, MI, IL, and OH
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Valid driver's license (CDL is a big plus for certain roles)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus — we'll certify you if not
• Welders: test-ready skills and your own hood. AWS D1.1 certification a plus
• PEMB experience with Nucor, Butler, Chief, Kirby, or American Buildings is a major plus
• For foreman roles: proven ability to run crews, hold a schedule, and own safety and quality

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $20.00 – $60.00 per hour, based on experience, role, certifications, and what you can do when you step on the job. Weekly paychecks. No games, no holdbacks. Per diem available for out-of-town work. Overtime available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Per diem for travel work
• Quarterly bonus and profit-sharing program
• Company-provided PPE and tools of the trade
• Paid certifications — OSHA, welding, rigging, CDL
• Top-tier owned equipment fleet, maintained and ready
• Steady year-round work — 18+ active jobsites and growing
• Real career path — apprentices become journeymen, journeymen become foremen, foremen become superintendents

Why SCSE

• Top-tier equipment — we own our fleet of cranes, boom trucks, lifts, welders, and trucks. You show up to a job with gear that works.
• Real work, all year — 18+ active jobsites and a pipeline that keeps growing.
• Brand-name buildings — we install metal buildings from Nucor, Butler, Chief, Kirby, American, and more.
• A crew that has your back — we invest in training, safety, and the guys who show up every day.
• Room to grow — we promote from within.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person