Wire Cutter 1st Shift - Addison (Western Chicago Suburbs)

Sonepar; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Viking Electric in Addison, IL, is hiring a Wire Cutter (1st Shift) to coil, spool, cut, and label wire for customer orders. On-the-job training is provided. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to stand for most of the shift while lifting heavy objects.

The paid hourly range is $22.00–$27.00 plus a $3.00 wire cutting differential, with pay increasing with experience. Benefits include PTO, parental leave, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for the full shift.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders to determine reel size and wire type.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload and load reels onto the wire machine.
• Restock wire inventory as needed.
• Follow SOPs and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stand/walk for shift

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF devices

Warehouse IT systems

Cutting machinery operation

Job description

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Wire Cutter 1st Shift - Addison (Western Chicago Suburbs)

Date: Sep 29, 2026

Location: Addison, IL, US, 60101

Brand: Sunrise Electric Supply

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Location: Addison, IL

Job type: Full Time

Hourly pay: $22.00/hr - $27.00/hr plus a $3.00/hr wire cutting differential (pay increases with experience brought to role)

What You’ll Do

As a Wire Cutter, you’ll be responsible for coiling, spooling, cutting, and labeling wire for customer orders using specialized machinery. You’ll work in a collaborative warehouse environment, and if you’re new to wire cutting, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. This role involves repetitive tasks, so if you enjoy getting into a rhythm, this position is a great fit for you. Attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to stand for most of your shift while lifting or pulling heavy objects are essential for success.

You will:

• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type, size, and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Proficient in using RF devices, computer systems, and other warehouse technology
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide into different units of measure, including fractions and decimals, using a calculator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for the full length of your shift
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, but not required:

• 1-2 years of experience with wire cutting machinery
• Experience and current certification for PIT vehicles (known as forklifts)

Keywords: warehouse, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, over time, overtime, manufacturing, operations, logistics, factory, electric, electrical

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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