Quality Control

Insight Global; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to support fiber optic and structured cabling installations in a data center environment. You will inspect completed work, review fiber test results, identify deficiencies, and ensure installations meet customer specifications and quality standards prior to turnover.

Responsibilities include reviewing OTDR and power meter tests, verifying labeling and documentation, and collaborating with technicians to ensure corrective work is completed

Qualifications

• Experience in data center or telecom environments.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic installation and termination practices.
• Experience reviewing OTDR and optical power meter tests.
• Ability to read construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, and cabling docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC inspections of fiber optic and structured cabling installations.
• Review OTDR and power meter results to verify specs and loss requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and manage punch-list items for corrective work.
• Verify labeling, routing, and documentation against drawings and scope.
• Provide final QC verification before turnover to customer.

Skills

Data center experience

Fiber optic installation

OTDR testing

Power meter testing

Cable management

Reading drawings

Punch-list management

Communication with team

Tools

Fluke Networks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Specialist to support fiber optic and structured cabling installations within a data center environment. This individual will be responsible for inspecting completed work, reviewing fiber test results, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring installations meet customer specifications and quality standards prior to final turnover.

Perform quality inspections of fiber optic and structured cabling installations throughout the data center.Inspect cable routing, dressing, support, bend radius, labeling, terminations, patch panels, racks, and associated infrastructure.Review OTDR and optical power meter test results to confirm fiber links meet project specifications and acceptable loss requirements.Identify failed fibers, improper terminations, damaged cabling, labeling discrepancies, and other installation deficiencies.Verify installations against construction drawings, customer specifications, scope of work, and applicable cabling standards.Create and maintain punch lists documenting items requiring correction.Work closely with technicians and foremen to communicate deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed.Reinspect repaired or corrected installations and verify successful retesting.Ensure rack, patch panel, port, cable, and fiber labeling is accurate and consistent with project documentation.Review redlines, as-built drawings, test documentation, photos, and turnover packages for accuracy and completeness.Provide final QC verification before completed work is submitted to the customer.

Skills and Requirements

Previous experience working in a data center, telecommunications, fiber optic, or structured cabling environment.Strong understanding of fiber optic installation and termination practices.Experience reviewing or performing OTDR and optical power meter testing.Knowledge of proper fiber routing, cable management, bend radius, labeling, and termination standards.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, and cabling documentation.Experience performing inspections, identifying deficiencies, and managing punch-list items.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality documentation.Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, foremen, project managers, and customer representatives.Previous hands-on experience as a fiber technician, lead technician, or foreman before moving into a QC role.Experience using Fluke Networks or similar fiber/cabling test equipment.Experience with large-scale or hyperscale data center construction.Familiarity with BICSI standards and industry best practices.Fiber splicing or connectorization experience.Experience preparing or reviewing project turnover packages and as-built documentation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].