Cable Splicer, Columbus

Fishel Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Cable Splicers to join their dynamic team in Columbus. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in fiber optic cable splicing, ensuring high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on safety and reliability, with a commitment to continuous learning. Join a forward-thinking company that values performance and offers excellent training and career development opportunities. If you are driven and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing Plan

Industry Training

Career Development Path

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in fiber optic cable splicing and installation.
• Knowledge of fusion splicing and optical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types of fiber optic cables and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Perform testing and maintenance of splicing equipment.

Skills

Fusion Splicing

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Optical Testing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Alcoa Fujikura

GN Net Test

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel is interviewing for highly qualified Cable Splicers in our Columbus, Ohio office. This is an excellent career opportunity located within our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division.

Cable Splicers will be responsible for assisting Crew Leaders/Senior Technicians by completing projects safely, on time, and meeting and exceeding our customer's specifications for quality. Great Teammates master their skills in a fast-paced environment, yet never compromise on their quality of work.

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is in our 84th year! We specialize in utility construction and network installation services with offices nationwide. Are you driven enough to join an entrepreneurial environment that challenges you to be the best you can be, and rewards you for high performance? If you are driven, then we want to talk to you. Team Fishel: It's your future and your team. Come be a part of it.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination experience, and OTDR and power meter testing.

Qualities of a great Splicing Technician Teammate

• Our Teammates are focused on Safety at all times. This razor focus helps keep the customer, the public, ourselves, and our Teammates safe at all times.
• Our Teammates are flexible with their schedules in order to provide outstanding service to our customers, including 45-50 hour work weeks, some weekends, some 2nd/3rd shifts, and on-call personnel is a must (there is compensation for being an on-call Teammate).
• Our Teammates are Reliable - we are early or on time to our shop and to our customer's job sites. Time is of the essence, and the least downtime to a customer, the better partner we become.
• Our Teammates have pride in their appearance and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Our Teammates have the drive to learn fast and pride themselves on continuous learning.

Duties

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
• Review, interpret, and work with various maps, drawings and blueprints, and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical fields and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo.
• Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between Multi-mode and Single-mode fibers; CAT 3 and CAT 5; Riser; Fiber optic; PVC, riser rated and plenum cable; Plenum and PVC environments.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Ability to work with others and work independently.
• Must have utility pole/manhole awareness - bucket truck training and confined space training moves to the front of the line.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards, have a good driving record, and be able to operate a company vehicle.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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