Fiber Splicer

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is looking for a Fiber Splicing Technician in Kalamazoo, MI. The successful candidate will be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic cables. Required skills include the ability to do physical labor, read blueprints, and knowledge of fiber color distinctions. Also required is an OSHA 10 certification. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to maintain visual contact for safety.
• Capability to work around heavy equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Test light levels at the end of fiber networks.
• Splice fibers matching color for proper connection.
• Construct protective housings for equipment.
• Document changes and updates on blueprints.
• Ensure proper management of cables and enclosures.

Skills

Ability to do physical labor

Ability to read blueprints

Distinguish between different colors

Self-starter and motivated

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Basic math skills

Organized and multi-tasked oriented

Ability to work in high places

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

OSHA 10

Job description

Job Title: Fiber Splicing Technician

Department: Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager

Location: Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, MI

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary

The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables.

Job Responsibilities

• End-of-Line Network Testing: Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal transmission and network performance.
• Cable Prep: Ensure that cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during installation.
• Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures: Constructing fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings for fiber optic equipment and connections.
• Splice Color for Color Fibers: When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers are connected.
• Cable Management: Organize the cables neatly within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and secured to prevent tangling or damage.
• Sealing and Placement of Case: Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental elements.
• Read Prints and Maps: Examine Splice Matrix and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments.
• Splice off color and multiple cables in one enclosure.
• Jumping Trays: Routing fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways within the enclosure.
• Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases: Splicing fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different cables.
• Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases.
• Rehab gel-filles cases: The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks.
• Redlining and Documentation: Marking up or annotating existing drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections.
• Case swaps and audits: Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the network.
• May pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

General

• Ability to do physical labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of cables, location of utilities, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers.
• Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team player.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc.
• Ability to listen and to follow directions.
• Must be organized, multi-tasked oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Ability to work in high places on ladders and poles.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to distinguish different fiber connections.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• OSHA 10

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.