Cable Technician

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a skilled telecommunications technician in El Segundo, CA to install and test structured cabling, including cat5/6 terminations, fiber optics, patch panels, and telecom closets. You will read blueprints, install outlets, mount racks and faceplates, and ensure grounding and safety standards are met.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in structured cabling, termination skills, fiber installation and testing, plus the ability to document work and complete required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structured cabling/telecommunications experience.
• CAT5/5e/6/6A termination experience.
• Fiber optic installation, termination and testing.
• Experience with patch panels, racks, cross-connects and telecom closets.
• Ability to read blueprints and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets and mount face plates and surface boxes per specs.
• Build telecom closets: backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber.
• Install grounding for racks and equipment.
• Terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels; complete IDC connections.
• Install, terminate and test fiber-optic cabling (single/multi-mode).
• Perform cable continuity testing and troubleshoot opens/shorts.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Complete paperwork: timesheets, work orders and change orders.
• Follow quality and safety standards.
• Carry out other assigned duties.

Skills

Structured cabling/telecoms

CAT5/5e/6/6A termination

Fiber optic installation/testing

Patch panels/racks/cross-connects

Blueprints/project docs reading

Job description

• The technician will install a work area outlet for floor or wall (terminate CAT 5, 5e, 6, & CAT 6A jacks.) Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly to project specs.
• The technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The technician will install, terminate, and test fiber-optic cabling (to include single/multi-mode, variable strand count, fusion splice/quick connect terminations).
• The technician performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of cable tester; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• The technician will identify active voice or data circuits.
• The technician will fully complete all required IES Communications paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The technician will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The technician will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of structured cabling/telecommunications experience
• CAT5/5e/6/6A termination experience
• Fiber optic installation, termination, and testing
• Experience with patch panels, racks, cross-connects, and telecom closets
• Ability to read blueprints and project documentation