Fiber Cable Splicer, South Bend

Fishel Co; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

A utility engineering company in South Bend, IN is seeking Fiber Cable Splicers to join their team. This role requires 2+ years of fiber optic cable fusion splicing experience in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently. Team Fishel offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance and 401k, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others.
• Knowledge of multi-mode and single-mode fiber.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems.
• Perform daily tests and maintenance of splicing equipment.

Skills

Fusion splicing fiber optic cable

Customer service skills

Technical problem analysis

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Alcoa Fujikura splicing equipment

GN NetTest

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 Fiber Cable Splicers in our South Bend, IN location. This is an excellent career opportunity located within our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division.

Fiber Cable Splicers will be responsible for completing projects safely, on time, and meeting and exceeding our customers specifications for quality. Great Teammates master their skills in a fast-paced environment, yet never compromise on their quality of work.

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

Qualities of a great Splicing Fiber Cable Splicer

• 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 schedule in order to provide outstanding service to our customers.
• Our Teammates are Reliable - we are early or on time to our shop and to our customers 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, loose tube and ribbon.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues.
• Reviews, interprets, and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints, and testing documents.
• Performs daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Performs optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Makes 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 NetTest, EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo.
• Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between Multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• 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 drive.

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.

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