Travel Fiber Splicer – High-Count Expert

Network Connex Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer for its travel team in a union position. You will splice, test, and document high-count fiber networks, working with live networks during maintenance windows and using Fujikura splicers, EXFO equipment, and FastReporter software.

You must have proven splicing experience for Zayo or similar dark fiber providers and be willing to travel nationally on a 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years splicing and testing fiber for dark fiber providers such as Zayo.
• 3+ years using Fujikura fusion splicing machines for high-count fibers (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• 3+ years OTDR/OLTS testing with EXFO equipment.
• 2+ years producing FastReporter reports for documentation.
• Ability to travel nationally and operate in union settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on high-count fiber cables (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct) with precision to industry standards.
• Conduct live splicing during maintenance windows to minimize service disruptions.
• Operate Fujikura splicing machines and EXFO testing equipment for OTDR/OLTS testing.
• Generate detailed FastReporter reports documenting test results and splicing activity.
• Pull fiber cables through conduits and install in various environments (underground, aerial, indoor).
• Assist in bolting cabinets and installing basket trays; operate scissor lifts when needed.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

EXFO testing

Fujikura splicer

FastReporter

Live network maintenance

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicer

EXFO equipment

FastReporter

Job description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer for its travel team in a union position. You will splice, test, and document high-count fiber networks, working with live networks during maintenance windows and using Fujikura splicers, EXFO equipment, and FastReporter software.

You must have proven splicing experience for Zayo or similar dark fiber providers and be willing to travel nationally on a 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.