Structured Cabling Tech: Fiber & Data Networking

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a skilled telecommunications technician in El Segundo, CA to install and test structured cabling, including cat5/6 terminations, fiber optics, patch panels, and telecom closets. You will read blueprints, install outlets, mount racks and faceplates, and ensure grounding and safety standards are met.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in structured cabling, termination skills, fiber installation and testing, plus the ability to document work and complete required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structured cabling/telecommunications experience.
• CAT5/5e/6/6A termination experience.
• Fiber optic installation, termination and testing.
• Experience with patch panels, racks, cross-connects and telecom closets.
• Ability to read blueprints and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets and mount face plates and surface boxes per specs.
• Build telecom closets: backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber.
• Install grounding for racks and equipment.
• Terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels; complete IDC connections.
• Install, terminate and test fiber-optic cabling (single/multi-mode).
• Perform cable continuity testing and troubleshoot opens/shorts.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Complete paperwork: timesheets, work orders and change orders.
• Follow quality and safety standards.
• Carry out other assigned duties.

Skills

Structured cabling/telecoms

CAT5/5e/6/6A termination

Fiber optic installation/testing

Patch panels/racks/cross-connects

Blueprints/project docs reading

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a skilled telecommunications technician in El Segundo, CA to install and test structured cabling, including cat5/6 terminations, fiber optics, patch panels, and telecom closets. You will read blueprints, install outlets, mount racks and faceplates, and ensure grounding and safety standards are met.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in structured cabling, termination skills, fiber installation and testing, plus the ability to document work and complete required