Wire Cutter 1st Shift - Milwaukee

Sonepar•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

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. 1st Shift Industrial Wire Cutter Location: Milwaukee, WI Job type: Full time Schedule: 9:00am start time Monday-Friday Hourly pay: $22.00/hr starting rate ($19.00/hr wage + $3.00 wire differntial) 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.