Travel Fiber Splicer: High-Count Fiber Expert (IBEW)

Network Connex Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Union wages & benefits

Professional development

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a Union IBEW role. The position focuses on fusion splicing of high-count fiber, live network work during maintenance windows, and comprehensive testing with OTDR and OLTS tools.

Proven ability to splice 864ct/1728ct/3456ct cables, operate Fujikura splicers, and produce FastReporter reports is essential. National travel, safety compliance, and a strong teamwork mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of verifiable experience splicing and testing fiber optic cables for Zayo and other dark fiber providers.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience using Fujikura fusion splicing machines for high-count fiber splicing (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing OTDR and OLTS testing with EXFO equipment.
• Experience producing FastReporter reports for network documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on high-count fiber cables (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct) with precision and industry standards.
• Conduct live fiber network splicing during maintenance windows to minimize service disruptions.
• Operate Fujikura fusion splicing machines and EXFO testing equipment to verify splices and network performance.
• Generate detailed FastReporter reports documenting test results and splicing activities.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Live network splicing

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

Fujikura splicing machines

FastReporter reports

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicing machines

EXFO testing equipment

FastReporter software

Job description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a Union IBEW role. The position focuses on fusion splicing of high-count fiber, live network work during maintenance windows, and comprehensive testing with OTDR and OLTS tools.

Proven ability to splice 864ct/1728ct/3456ct cables, operate Fujikura splicers, and produce FastReporter reports is essential. National travel, safety compliance, and a strong teamwork mindset are required.