Fiber Optic Splicing Technician – Data Center Installations

Team Fishel; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

Team Fishel in Louisville, KY is hiring Data Center Technicians for the Louisville Technologies Group. The role focuses on cable installations (Voice, Data, Fiber Optics, Coax) and termination/testing of copper and fiber cables.

On-the-job training in safety, tool operation, and maintenance is provided. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in fusion splicing, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination, plus OTDR and power meter testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in telecommunications or related technical field; supervisory ability a plus.
• Experience with fusion splicing and optical testing equipment listed above.
• Ability to read blueprints and project documents including specs and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of CAT 3/5, fiber optic, riser/plenum cabling environments.
• Able to climb and work at elevations and in confined spaces.
• Must meet company driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types/sizes of fiber optic cable (single/multi-mode, stranded, ribbon).
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
• Review and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in varied locations.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fiber optic testing

Blueprint interpretation

OTDR testing

Power meter testing

Team collaboration

climb and work at elevations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Alcoa Fujikura

GN NetTest

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Team Fishel in Louisville, KY is hiring Data Center Technicians for the Louisville Technologies Group. The role focuses on cable installations (Voice, Data, Fiber Optics, Coax) and termination/testing of copper and fiber cables.

On-the-job training in safety, tool operation, and maintenance is provided. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in fusion splicing, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination, plus OTDR and power meter testing.