Fiber Optic Assembler

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for an experienced fiber optic maintenance technician to support our client in Norfolk, VA. This candidate will have extensive experience assembling cable assemblies, has a basic understanding of operating testing equipment, documenting testing results, and has a detailed eye for identifying deviations or defects in the cable.

This candidate will be hands-on through the complete lifecycle of the assembly, testing, reporting, collaboration, and delivery of the finished

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in fiber optic maintenance/assembly.
• Experience terminating and fabricating fiber optic cables.
• Experience assembling molded or complex cable assemblies.
• Ability to operate test equipment and document results.
• Ability to read cable assembly drawings and build documentation.
• Follow standardized work instructions for cable builds.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle from assembly to delivery on-site.
• Assemble, test, report, and collaborate to deliver finished product.
• Work Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with possible OT.

Skills

Fiber optic cables

Cable assembly fabrication

Test equipment operation

Documentation of test results

Reading drawings & schematics

Following standard work instructions

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Schedule: Mon - Fri (flex start 6-8 8hour shift with possible OT)

Compensation: 24-30 /hr

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an experienced fiber optic maintenance technician to support our client in Norfolk, VA. This candidate will have extensive experience assembling cable assemblies, has a basic understanding of operating testing equipment, documenting testing results, and has a detailed eye for identifying deviations or defects in the cable. This candidate will be hands-on through the complete lifecycle of the assembly, testing, reporting, collaboration, and delivery of the finished product. This candidate will be on-site, no travel is required, working Monday through Friday, 6 am-2:30 pm.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience
• Experience terminating and fabricating fiber optic cables.
• Hands-on experience assembling cable assemblies, specifically molded or complex cable assemblies.
• Ability to prepare test specimens, operate test equipment, and document results, including identifying deviations or defects.
• Ability to read and interpret cable assembly drawings, schematics, and build documentation.
• Knowledgeable following standardized work instructions for cable builds.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience
• Former ET in the Navy - 2M Certified
• Background in industrial fiber optic testing