Wire Cutter

Aerotek; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Health savings account

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Wire Cutter in Saint Louis, MO to pull and cut heavy electrical wire, operate wire cutting and crimping equipment, and keep the wire department organized and safe.

The role is based in a large warehouse on second shift (roughly 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.) with initial training. You must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, work with dense wire, spooling machines, and assist with inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience using wire cutters and crimpers in a warehouse, electrical, or industrial setting.
• General labor experience in a physical, hands-on role.
• Electrical experience with the ability to understand wire widths and gauges.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds independently and frequently.
• Comfort working with dense, heavy wire and multiple lines.
• Basic understanding of spooling wire and machines.
• Attention to detail for accurate cutting, bundling and labeling.
• Commitment to safety procedures and clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Pull wire for orders and bundle onto new spools as needed.
• Handle heavy wire up to 1 inch thick and manage multiple lines.
• Operate crimpers, cutters, and related machines to cut wire to lengths.
• Organize spools and materials to maintain an orderly wire area.
• Use a forklift to move spools as needed.
• Assist with inventory counts and wire department documentation.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.
• Identify wire widths and ensure correct type is used for each order.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Wire cutters

Crimpers

Heavy lifting

General labor

Electrical knowledge

Spooling machines

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift operation

Spooling equipment

Wire cutting machines

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Wire Cutter

Job Description

The Wire Cutter will pull and cut heavy electrical wire to fulfill customer orders, operate wire cutting and crimping equipment, and keep the wire department organized and clean. This role works primarily in a dedicated wire area within a large warehouse, handling dense and heavy spools of wire and supporting occasional inventory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pull wire for customer orders according to specifications and bundle multiple wires onto new spools as needed.
• Handle dense and heavy wire, including pulling and managing wire that can be up to 1 inch thick and multiple lines at once.
• Operate electrical crimpers, cutters, and related machines to accurately cut wire to required lengths.
• Organize spools of wire and other materials within the wire department to maintain an orderly work area.
• Use a forklift to move spools to and from racking when needed, if trained and authorized.
• Assist with occasional inventory counts and documentation in the wire department.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, scrapping materials, and keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Follow all safety procedures when lifting, pulling, cutting, and moving wire and materials.
• Identify different widths and gauges of wire and ensure the correct wire type is used for each order.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and support a smooth workflow in the warehouse.

Essential Skills

• Experience using wire cutters and wire crimpers in a warehouse, electrical, or industrial setting.
• General labor experience in a physical, hands-on role.
• Electrical experience with the ability to understand and identify different wire widths and gauges, such as 500 MCM copper.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds independently and frequently throughout the shift.
• Comfort working with dense, heavy wire and managing multiple lines at once.
• Basic understanding of spooling wire and working with spooling machines.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate cutting, bundling, and labeling of wire.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift to move spools and materials in a warehouse environment (nice to have but not required).
• Familiarity with electrical components and terminology.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage spools, materials, and inventory in the wire department.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting physical demands and daily production needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a busy, growing, family-owned organization where career advancement is encouraged and supported. Many employees build long-term careers by moving from entry-level roles into leadership, sales, customer service, and other areas, and tenure in the wire department averages many years. The company offers union benefits once permanent, including paid vacation, personal time, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, a health savings account, and a high employer contribution toward healthcare premiums, fostering stability, security, and long-term growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large warehouse environment of approximately 125,000 square feet, working specifically in the dedicated wire area. The role is on second shift, typically 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with initial training on a 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule for a couple of months until you can perform the role independently. The work is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift 75 pounds independently and frequently, handle heavy and dense wire, and spend most of the shift on your feet. You will work with wire cutting and crimping machines, spooling equipment, and may use a forklift to move spools on and off racking. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and housekeeping to maintain a clean and efficient wire department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital &bul