Cable Installation Technician (Data Center Infrastructure)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; New Carlisle, Town of Norway (IN, WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract with steady hours

Hands-on data center experience

Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Cable Installation Technician to support data center operations in New Carlisle, IN. The role involves installing and troubleshooting copper and fiber cabling, as well as installing IT hardware. Candidates should have hands-on cabling experience and be familiar with basic ticketing systems like ServiceNow and Jira. This long-term contract offers steady hours and growth opportunities in technical skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cabling, IT infrastructure, or related hands-on role.
• Familiar with cable management, racks, and IT equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical work.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
• Rack, stack, label, and install servers and network equipment.
• Update work orders and task status using ticketing systems.

Skills

Hands-on structured cabling experience (copper and fiber)

Experience installing IT hardware in a data center

Comfortable using ticketing systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Cable Installation Technician (Data Center Infrastructure)

Location: Onsite – New Carlisle, IN
Contract Duration: 6–24 months
Pay Rate: $23.50/hr (W2)
Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (10‑hour shifts)

Job Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Delivery Cable Installation Technician to support data center operations in New Carlisle, IN. This is a hands‑on role focused on structured cabling, hardware installation, and basic task documentation in a data center environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling (patch panels, patch cords, cable routing)
• Rack, stack, label, and install servers, switches, and network equipment
• Follow standard cabling and data center installation practices
• Move and organize IT equipment and materials
• Update work orders and task status using ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira)
• Communicate with internal teams and vendors
• Keep work areas clean and safe

Must‑Have Skills

• Hands‑on structured cabling experience (copper and fiber)
• Experience installing IT hardware in a data center or similar environment
• Comfortable using ticketing systems and basic communication tools (email, Slack)

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cabling, IT infrastructure, or related hands‑on role
• Familiar with cable management, racks, and IT equipment
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical work (ladders, racks, job sites)
• Willing to work onsite and occasional after‑hours support
• High school diploma or GED (certifications are a plus, not required)

Why This Role

• Long‑term contract with steady hours
• Hands‑on data center experience
• Exposure to enterprise‑level infrastructure
• Strong opportunity to grow technical skills