Fiber Technician II - Fusion Splicing Expert

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks across client environments.

You will install, terminate, test, and splice fiber, perform fusion/splice on SMF/MMF (288+ strands), work with OTDR, PMLS, and Fluke DTX 180 equipment, and resolve connectivity issues while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience.
• Experience with SMF/MMF and high-count fiber (288+).
• Hands-on fusion and ribbon splicing.
• Familiar with OTDR testing and PMLS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and splice fiber optic cabling.
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing on SMF/MMF.
• Work with high-count fiber (288+ strands).
• Test and certify fiber using OTDR, PMLS, and Fluke DTX 180.
• Identify and resolve network connectivity and fiber issues.
• Support copper cabling installations as needed.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

PMLS testing

Single-mode & Multi-mode

High-count fiber 288+

Copper cabling basics

Troubleshooting

Tools

OTDR equipment

Fluke DTX 180

Power Meter/Light Source

PMLS testing equipment

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks across client environments.

You will install, terminate, test, and splice fiber, perform fusion/splice on SMF/MMF (288+ strands), work with OTDR, PMLS, and Fluke DTX 180 equipment, and resolve connectivity issues while adhering to safety and quality standards.