Wire Cutter

Job Title: Wire Cutter Job Description

The Wire Cutter plays a key role in supporting warehouse and data center operations by accurately pulling wire for customer orders, cutting and bundling heavy-gauge wire, and organizing spools and related materials. This role involves hands-on work with electrical cutting tools and warehouse equipment in a busy, growth-oriented environment, with training provided on order picking and warehouse processes before specializing in wire cutting.

Responsibilities

• Pull wire for customer orders according to specifications and ensure accuracy in length, type, and quantity.

• Bundle multiple heavy-gauge wires together onto new spools, including wires up to approximately 1 inch thick.

• Use electrical crimpers, cutters, and related machines to cut and prepare wire safely and efficiently.

• Organize, label, and stage spools of wire and other materials in the designated wire area.

• Support occasional inventory counts and audits within the wire department to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Train on general order picking and warehouse operations to understand facility workflows and processes.

• Work at multiple warehouse locations as needed, including training at a St. Louis facility and supporting data center warehouse operations in Earth City.

• Safely handle and move heavy wire spools and materials, lifting up to 75 pounds independently on a frequent basis.

• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate tools and equipment when cutting, crimping, and handling wire.

• Assist with moving spools to and from racking, including using a forklift if trained and authorized.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area within a large warehouse environment.

• Communicate with team members and supervisors to prioritize orders and meet project timelines for the data center initiative.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor in a warehouse or industrial environment.

• Ability to cut and handle heavy wire, including bundling multiple thick wires onto new spools.

• Proficiency using electrical crimpers, wire cutters, and related cutting equipment.

• Ability to measure wire accurately and work with basic measurement tools.

• Capability to lift up to 75 pounds independently on a frequent basis.

• Willingness to work across multiple warehouse locations based on workload needs.

• Comfort working around electrical components and materials in a wire-focused department.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is beneficial and may be used to move spools to and from racking, though it is not required.

• Openness to long-term employment on a multi-year data center project, with interest in growing within the organization.

• Ability to learn order picking and general warehouse operations before specializing in wire cutting.

• Strong attention to detail when measuring, cutting, bundling, and labeling wire.

• Reliability in following established warehouse processes and safety standards.

Why Work Here?

Join a busy, family-owned organization that is consistently growing and offers significant opportunities for long-term career advancement. Many team members have progressed from entry-level warehouse roles into leadership, sales, and customer service positions, reflecting a culture that invests in internal development and promotion. Employees in this department enjoy strong tenure, with an average of nine years among current team members, demonstrating a stable and supportive environment. As a union workplace, permanent employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, 401(k) match up to 4.5%, HSA options, and a high employer contribution toward health care premiums, creating a compelling combination of security, benefits, and growth potential.

Work Environment

This role is based in large warehouse facilities, including a 125,000-square-foot building, with work focused specifically in the wire area. The position begins with training at a St. Louis warehouse and transitions to an Earth City data center warehouse, with the possibility of moving between the two locations based on workload needs and with at least one day of notice before any change. The environment is active and physically demanding, requiring frequent independent lifting of up to 75 pounds and regular handling of dense, heavy wire spools. Team members use electrical crimpers, cutters, and related machinery, and may operate forklifts if trained and authorized. The work setting emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow within a high-volume, project-driven operation.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.