Scope of the Position

The Wire Cutter is responsible for cutting, packing and shipping wire/cable spools within a timely manner while adhering to safety standards. They are also responsible for ensuring accuracy and require high attention to detail. This position sometimes requires pushing, pulling and lifting up to and including 50 lbs.

Major Responsibilities

• Wrap, tie and place material on reels.
• Sort and place materials on racks.
• Tends machine that measures lengths of wire to customer’s requirements including reeling and coiling.
• Places reel of specified wire onto payout spindle of machine and threads wire through feed rolls.
• Adjusts machine controls to regulate factors such as wire thickness, pressure, heat, and cutting and stripping length.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect machine malfunction.
• Examines wire for conformance to specifications and removes defective pieces.
• Observes automatic counter or counts finished pieces, and records data on tags or boxes.
• Installs drive adjustment and tension or adjustment rolls in machine.
• Responsible for carrying out assigned housekeeping tasks.
• Responsible for carrying out any other duties assigned by Operations Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Familiar operating a Reel O-Matic machine would be an asset
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a warehouse environment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.
• Operation and control monitoring skills- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

About Us

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since new ownership in 2008, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking candidates to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

A few reasons why it’s great to work for us

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• RRSP matching plan
• Opportunities for growth and development