Lead Wire Cutter

Lead Wire Cutter

Req ID: 47977

Date: May 27, 2026

Location:

Mesa, AZ, US, 85212

Company: Sonepar

Brand: QED, Inc

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

The Lead Wire Cutting Associate oversees the shift operations related to wire cutting, measurement accuracy, quality control, and inventory flow within the Distribution Center. This role ensures the efficient and safe operation of wire cutting machinery, coordination with warehouse and logistics teams, and adherence to production schedules and customer requirements

Main Job Duties:

• Lead daily wire cutting operations to meet production and order fulfillment goals.

• Schedule workloads, assign tasks, and monitor performance across all wire cutting shifts.

• Ensure efficient material flow between receiving, cutting, and shipping areas.

• Maintain real-time coordination with the Inventory, Picking, and Shipping departments to align wire orders with outbound schedules.

• Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct process inefficiencies.

• Operated advanced wire cutting machinery, ensuring precise cuts according to specifications.

• Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct process inefficiencies. Operated advanced wire cutting machinery, ensuring precise cuts according to specifications.

• Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues, minimizing downtime.

• Lead and train Wire Cutting Associates and Operators on safety, equipment use, and quality standards.

• Conduct daily start-up meetings and communicate performance targets.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with OSHA, Sonepar safety policies, and electrical handling standards.

• Conduct routine safety audits and ensure all associates use required PPE.

• Coordinate with the Safety and Maintenance teams for equipment inspections and incident reporting

Required Skills:

• Experience with automated wire cutting machines (e.g., Reel Power, Graham International or equivalent). Familiarity with electrical wire types, gauges, and reel management. Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., Eclipse) and barcode scanning technology. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; data-driven and safety-oriented

• Experience: 2+ years in warehouse, logistics, or electrical distribution environment; 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred

Location: Mesa, AZ

Scheudle: 12:00pm-9:00pm (Monday-Friday)

What We Offer You

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

• Healthcare plans

• Dental & vision

• Paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) retirement savings with company match

• Professional and personal development programs

• 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 Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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