Fiber Optic Splicer (OSP/ISP) - Fusion & OTDR Expert

Apex Talent Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Talent Group LLC is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Splicer to support telecommunications infrastructure projects in New York. The role covers splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs across OSP and ISP environments with a focus on safety, quality, and reliable workmanship.

The ideal candidate will perform fusion and ribbon splicing, OTDR testing, and live-network splice operations, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to project specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional fiber optic splicing experience.
• Must have experience with 288ct and 432ct fiber.
• Strong hands-on experience with fusion splicing.
• Proficiency operating and interpreting results from OTDRs and optical power meters.
• Experience with ribbon splicing, ribbonizing, and splitting ribbons preferred.
• Experience working with both OSP and ISP fiber optic networks preferred.
• Previous fiber optic cable installation experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic troubleshooting, testing, and repair procedures.
• Ability to read and understand fiber optic documentation, splice diagrams, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic splicing in both OSP and ISP environments.
• Perform fusion splicing, ribbon splicing, ribbonizing, and ribbon splitting.
• Splice into live fiber networks while following safety procedures and minimizing service disruption.
• Perform OTDR testing, interpret traces, and identify signal loss, faults, breaks, and other fiber issues.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems and determine repair or replacement solutions.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot splicing/testing equipment (fusion/mechanical splicers, OTDRs, power meters).
• Prepare fiber optic cable using hand tools and specialized equipment (strippers, ring tools).
• Maintain records of splicing activities, test results, repairs, and network documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and customer specifications; work with field teams.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR operation

Optical power meter

Ribbon splicing

Live network splicing

Safety procedures

OSP/ISP experience

Documentation

Team coordination

Tools

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Fusion splicers

Mechanical splicers

Cleavers

Job description

Apex Talent Group LLC is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Splicer to support telecommunications infrastructure projects in New York. The role covers splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs across OSP and ISP environments with a focus on safety, quality, and reliable workmanship.

The ideal candidate will perform fusion and ribbon splicing, OTDR testing, and live-network splice operations, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to project specs.