Truss Technician
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Truss Manufacturing Technician
Location:
Wheatland, WY
Schedule:
Mon–Fri, 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $16–$22/hr DOE + OT + opportunity for commission
Employment Type:
Full-Time, On-Site
If you’re hungry for growth, love working with your hands, and thrive on producing excellent work that truly makes a difference, this might be the role for you.
What We ValueExcellence is a Habit – We are what we repeatedly do.
Lead Every Day – The best leaders lead every day.
Into the Storm – We run toward challenges, not away.
Transform through Simplicity – Simple scales; complex fails.
Empowering Impactful Solutions – We don’t sell on price; we solve real problems.
As a Truss Manufacturing Technician, you’ll turn raw lumber into precision-built roof and floor trusses that anchor barns across the Mountain West. You’ll read engineered drawings, set up jigs, operate saws and hydraulic presses, and work with a team committed to quality, safety, and speed.
Responsibilities- Blueprint & jig setup using shop drawings
- Operating automated saws and hand tools
- Truss assembly and plate pressing
- Quality control checks for embedment and dimensions
- Following all safety and housekeeping protocols
- Suggesting process improvements for speed and accuracy
- Communicating with sawyers, forklift drivers, and shipping
Required:
- 1+ year experience in truss plant, framing, or heavy carpentry
- Comfortable using nailers, saws, and shop tools
- Can read a tape measure and shop drawings
- Able to lift 75 lbs and be on your feet for 8–10 hours
- Growth mindset and strong attention to detail
Nice-to-Have:
- MiTek or Alpine software knowledge
- Forklift experience
- Desire to grow into a leadership role (Crew Lead, Quality Tech)
- PTO & Sick Time
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Cross-training and advancement opportunities
- Employee discounts on WBS materials
- High-performance culture with daily huddles and clear metrics
- Hands-on problem solvers
- People who own their work and take pride in precision
- Team players who communicate well under pressure
- Individuals who want to grow and improve every week
- You need to be reminded to show up on time
- You think “close enough” is good enough
- You avoid hard conversations or blame others for mistakes
- You’re not comfortable working on your feet, lifting heavy materials, or being physically active
- You shut down under pressure instead of stepping up
- You see feedback as criticism instead of growth
- You just want a paycheck—not a place to grow
Email the following to with subject line:
“Truss Manufacturing Technician – Your Name”
- Why Western’s values resonate with you
- A time you solved a production problem under pressure
- A quality-control catch you made that prevented rework or issues in the field
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