Fusion Splicing Technician – Backbone

Overview

A Backbone Fusion Splicing Technician will possess 10+ years of experience in all aspects of fiber optic splicing. This Technician will have a certified ability in splicing; ribbon fiber, loose tube fiber, armored fiber, and under both inside plant and outside plant conditions. He/she will be in charge of subordinates with a lower skill level index. The role is responsible for the start and completion of each project, ensuring a quality, on‑time, profitable product presented to our customer.

A Backbone Fusion Splicing Technician at this level will be personally responsible for maintaining their certifications unless otherwise negotiated. The position is considered a lead worker or “In Charge.”

• Fusion splice 25+ fibers per hour.
• Ribbonize loose tube fibers to perform a ribbon splice from a backbone to a lateral fiber run.
• Calibrate fusion splicers for local environment.
• Perform “Hot Cut” fiber splices.

• Manage inventory of fusion splicers and other tools assigned for the project.
• Ensure all assigned tools are current on calibration.
• Write and present a method of procedure for our customers’ approval.
• Stage all equipment and inventory materials for accuracy.
• Assign specific tasks to subordinates and monitor their work ethics for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Supervise all starts, breaks, and quitting time.
• Maintain accuracy and loss budget of each fiber spliced.
• Coordinate timing and procedures of work within the customer’s maintenance window.
• Ensure accuracy of all final paperwork required and turn it over to the customer in a timely manner.
• Complete quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiencies of our crew.
• Interface with customer contacts on projects and work orders.
• Interface with the end user (contact person) and coordinate with other vendors for each project when required by customer.
• Provide technical support for customer contacts and technicians on request.
• Attend project planning and progress meetings with or without customer contacts assigned.
• Understand, adhere to, and promote Environmental, Health & Safety policies of Telecommunication standards.

• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License.
• High school or equivalent. Vocational/Technical Business School desired.
• Think critically and problem solve.
• Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
• Good judgment.
• Organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must have color vision and good hearing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and vendor specific software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum of a Masters in Fusion Splicing (TC-MFS) training and/or 1 year of experience.

• Proficient use of all tools.
• Prolonged standing.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Carrying of loads up and down stairs.
• Reaching and/or grasping.
• Stopping, walking, kneeling, bending, crawling, and crouching.
• Carrying, pushing and/or pulling.
• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Finger and wrist dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Heavy physical effort (usually lifting/moving up to 70 pounds).
• Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals and solvents.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• General testing knowledge required (e.g., Fibers, OTDRs, Power Meters & Laser Sources, etc.).

Supervises, trains, provides work direction and problem solving assistance for other workers.

None

Works independently.