Structured Cable Technician; III

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset.

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Job Summary

A Technician III has demonstrated the ability and desire to take responsibility for the installation of connectivity solutions. A Technician III can be assigned to a single project or multiple projects, depending on size and complexity. The Technician III must motivate work crews, develop intimate customer relationships and ensure a timely, high quality installation that meets specific customer requirements. The foreman takes on a responsibility role once the project enters the planning and installation stage.

Only local candidates will be considered.

Must be able to Splice and Test Fiber.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance… Wearing the company uniform during all project related duties unless specifically directed otherwise by a superior.
• Accept direction and critiques from Team Members in higher classifications.
• Ability to understand complex wiring diagrams and installation instructions.
• Proven ability to terminate common types of fiber optic fittings (SC, ST, LC, etc.) efficiently and to industry, manufacturer and AFL standards.
• Proven ability to efficiently terminate copper cabling to industry, manufacturer and AFL standards.
• Ability to articulate the differences and similarities in the testing requirements for the different categories of copper media (Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, etc.).
• Proven ability to complete Telecommunication Room build-outs including rack construction, ladder rack installation, wire management, grounding, etc.
• Proven ability to implement labeling schemes as detailed in the Project Scope of Work.
• Ability to configure and set-up test equipment to perform all required tests on each category of copper media using a variety of manufacturer test equipment.
• Ability to perform and document optical attenuation tests on single mode and multi mode optical strands.
• Ability to configure, operate and analyze test data from Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR).
• Proven excellence in customer relation skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to motivate work crews.
• Ability to assign tasks and work flows to work crews to maximize the efficiency of the work.
• Has proven the ability to follow company procedures pertaining to materials management, time accounting and project administration.
• Make decisions that support the corporate values, mission, vision, quality goals and behaviors. In cases of extreme doubt or uncertainty, seek the counseling of managers.
• Ensure that a project plan exists and is complete. The technician III shall work with the Project Manager to tailor the project plan as appropriate for projects.
• Perform a project walk-through at or before the start of the installation with the Project Manager. Identify and resolve any areas of concern or uncertainty.
• May act as a single point of contact to the customer during the installation for any installation related issue or concern (i.e. change orders). Determine impacts on the project (especially timelines and material procurement) of client requested alterations in project scope. Engage the Project Manager as necessary to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
• Develop a plan to manage all project materials. This includes planned material requirements, secure storage, efficient use of materials to reduce waste, etc.
• Assign crew leader(s) as needed to properly manage the project.
• Monitor progress and assign tasks as appropriate to meet project milestones.
• Inform Project Manager, at least…