Ribbon Splicer
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Installation Technician
Ribbon Splicer – Data Center (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Abilene, TX (long-term project)
Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation | 6x10 or 6x12 shifts
Overtime: 20+ hours per week
Compensation: $23–$40/hour (based on ribbon splicing experience) + $150/day per diem (7 days per week while traveling)
Travel: Travel to/from homebase is paid for
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Referral Program: Competitive referral bonus program available.
About the RoleWe are hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Ribbon Splicer to support a large-scale data center project in Abilene, TX. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive pay and travel benefits. The successful candidate will bring proven ribbon fiber splicing experience, OTDR testing expertise, and the flexibility to work in a demanding data center environment.
Key Responsibilities- Perform high-quality ribbon fiber optic splicing, including mass fusion splicing.
- Conduct OTDR testing and troubleshoot as needed to ensure network integrity.
- Document all splicing and testing results with precision.
- Follow industry best practices and safety standards at all times.
- Collaborate with project managers and team members to meet deadlines.
- 1+ year(s) of ribbon splicing experience (data center experience strongly preferred).
- Proficiency with OTDR testing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in splicing and testing.
- Willingness to work extended hours on a rotational schedule (3 weeks on, 1 week off).
- Must be open to long-term assignment work in Abilene, TX.
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