How to hire a wire cutter

How to hire a wire cutter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wire cutter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wire cutter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wire cutter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your wire cutter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a wire cutter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A wire cutter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, wire cutters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of wire cutters.

   Type of Wire Cutter	Description	Hourly rate
   Wire Cutter		$12-21

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • Electrical Wire
   • RAN
   • Plastic Material
   • Customer Specifications
   • Inventory Control
   • Unload Trucks

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and run wire cutting machine that crimp and solder leads to the wire.
   • Assure that proper dye are tightened for accuracy.
   • Operate paper cutting machine, and stack finished product on pallets.
   • Responsibilitiesverify correct size glass being run for order.
   • Responsibilitiesverify correct size glass being run for order.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wire cutter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A wire cutter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, wire cutters' average salary in arkansas is 31% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wire cutters 43% less than senior-level wire cutters.
   • Certifications. A wire cutter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a wire cutter's salary.

   Average wire cutter salary

   $16.32hourly

   $33,937 yearly

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   Entry-level wire cutter salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a wire cutter job description

   A job description for a wire cutter role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a wire cutter job description:

   Wire cutter job description example

   Mon - Fri from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm (OT often times needed)

   Pays $21.00/hr

   Skills: Hand Tool experience, Heavy Lifting, Wire Cutting experience is a plus!

   Description:

   Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies with a focus on the wire department.

   • Mainly Cutting and spooling all different wire sizes using wire cutting machinery.

   • Track footages of wire on stock wire reels and updating wire tag marker.

   • Ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site by performing the following duties:

   • Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

   • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Unload incoming vehicles and prepare necessary receiving documents.

   • Handle freight claims as required.

   • Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist , and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.

   • Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper.

   • Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.

   • Communicate when wire inventory levels are low.

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   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

   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.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find wire cutters for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wire cutter job on Zippia to find and recruit wire cutter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit wire cutters, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wire cutter

   Once you've decided on a perfect wire cutter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new wire cutter first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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