Splicer

Hunter Communications Inc; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefit package

Generous vacation and holiday time off

401k program with employer match

Job summary

Hunter Communications Inc is seeking a Splicer in McMinnville, Oregon. This role involves fusing and splicing fiber optic cables, managing splicing records, and working closely with GIS teams on project deployments.

Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, a clean driver's license, and the ability to work independently. The position requires working outside in various weather conditions and may include overtime and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fiber splicing experience in active plant.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fuse or splice fiber optic cables and install connectors.
• Perform fusion splicing as directed with GIS.
• Provide management with reports on splicing activity.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Installation of fiber optic cables

Technical reporting

Using OTDR and Light Meter

Education

Certificate of Fiber Optic training

Tools

Fiber Optic Scope

OTDR

Light Meter

Power Source

Job description

Description

Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the‑art fiber internet and world‑class customer service.

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich and extremely affordable benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities.

As a Splicer, you will:

• Fuse or mechanical splice SM or MM fiber optic cables, to include terminate various type of fiber optic connectors (SC, LC, APC).
• Work with GIS and/or division to perform fusion splicing as directed.
• Installation and testing of pressurized and non‑pressurized closures on all types of sizes of cable.
• Experience and knowledge using Fiber Optic Scope, OTDR, Light Meter, and Power Source.
• Experience in installation of businesses and GPON deployment.
• Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and splicing records.

Requirements

• Must reside in or relocate to within 30 minutes of Salem, Oregon Area
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Be available to be on an on‑call rotation every several weeks.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including night shifts, if needed.
• Must be able to work longer than normal shifts during outages

Experience requirements

• 2 years or more of fiber splicing experience in active plant
• Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to read prints, read and comprehend splice instructions
• Complete production paperwork with correct splice case information
• Operating aerial lifts
• Entering confined spaces
• Able to prep a variety of splice cases
• Ability to troubleshoot rings and audit plant
• Experience performing cable mid‑sheath/ring cut
• Fusion splice fibers, operate and read an OTDR
• Certificate of Fiber Optic training a plus
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and basic computer skills to look up maps

Working conditions

• Works primarily outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lb. Ability to operate standard tools. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, and twisting for prolonged periods; use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms; specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, ability to distinguish color in graphs, charts, etc. Must be able to communicate and be understood clearly; hearing ability requirements include ability to interact with employees and customers.

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.