Travel Fiber Splicer: High-Count Fusion Pro

Network Connex Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Union representation

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer for our travel team. This IBEW union role covers fusion splicing, testing, and maintenance across live networks, with extensive use of Fujikura machines, EXFO equipment, and FastReporter reports.

You will splice high-count fiber (864ct/1728ct/3456ct), perform OTDR/OLTS tests, and work across underground, aerial, and indoor environments. Travel nationwide and a rigorous safety standard are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of verifiable splicing and testing for dark fiber providers (e.g., Zayo).
• 3+ years using Fujikura fusion splicing machines for high-count fiber (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• 3+ years OTDR/OLTS testing with EXFO equipment and accurate reporting.
• 2+ years producing FastReporter reports for network documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on high-count fiber cables with precision and industry standards.
• Conduct live fiber splicing during maintenance windows to minimize service disruption.
• Operate splicing equipment and perform OTDR/OLTS tests to verify integrity.
• Generate detailed FastReporter reports documenting test results and splicing activity.
• Pull cables, assist with cabinet bolting, and install cable management trays as needed.

Skills

Live fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicing machines

EXFO testing equipment

FastReporter software

Job description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer for our travel team. This IBEW union role covers fusion splicing, testing, and maintenance across live networks, with extensive use of Fujikura machines, EXFO equipment, and FastReporter reports.

You will splice high-count fiber (864ct/1728ct/3456ct), perform OTDR/OLTS tests, and work across underground, aerial, and indoor environments. Travel nationwide and a rigorous safety standard are required.