Fiber Splicer Technician

Fusion Splicing Technician

The Fusion Splicing Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, and certification of high-density fiber optic cable systems in telecom and data center environments. This role requires a minimum of three years of hands-on experience performing single-fiber and mass ribbon fusion splicing on trunk cables up to 3,456 fiber strands, proficiency with Fujikura fusion splicers and fiber test equipment, and the ability to supervise and mentor a team of fiber optic technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Installation and Termination:

• Perform pitch conversion and ribbonization of loose-tube fiber cable using UV-cure matrix tooling, ribbon stripping tools, and V-groove array blocks at specified center-to-center spacing tolerances.
• Execute single-fiber and mass ribbon fusion splicing on high-density trunk cables up to 3,456 fiber strands using Fujikura 90R, 90RS, and 90RS Plus fusion splicers, including splice tray organization and pigtail termination within splice enclosures.
• Terminate fiber assemblies to patch panels with proper routing and bend radius management, verifying endface quality via inspection microscopy prior to connector mating.

Testing and Documentation:

• Test and certify completed fiber links using OTDRs, power meters, and light sources, verifying splice loss values and total link insertion loss against project specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve fiber faults including high-loss splices and cable breaks, utilizing OTDR trace analysis to pinpoint fault locations.
• Maintain complete project documentation including splice loss records, OTDR traces, as-built cable records, and corrective action logs.

Supervision and Training:

• Supervise and coordinate a team of fiber optic technicians across active projects, managing workflow and ensuring work is completed on schedule and to specification.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to technicians on fiber preparation, ribbonization, fusion splicing, endface inspection, and test equipment operation.
• Enforce industry safety standards and best practices, monitor team performance, and deliver ongoing feedback to improve technical skills and workmanship quality.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years experience in fiber optic cable installation, termination, splicing and testing.
• Experience performing single fiber and/or ribbon fiber fusion splicing, including fiber stripping, cleaving, and endface inspection, with working knowledge of splice enclosure organization and patch panel termination in telecom or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience operating Fujikura 90R, 90RS, and/or 90RS Plus fusion splicers with demonstrated proficiency in single fiber and ribbon fiber splicing techniques.
• Proficiency in using fiber optic testing equipment, such as OTDRs, power meters and light sources.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Ability to supervise, manage, and train other team members.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience splicing high-density fiber optic trunk cables with fiber counts well beyond basic low-count installations, up to and including 3,456 fiber strand cables.
• Industry certification from FOA, ETA International, or BICSI in fiber optic installation and/or splicing (CFOT, CFOS/S, FOT, or Installer 2 Optical Fiber).
• Fujikura factory training certification or equivalent manufacturer-level splicer training, with verified field experience on high-density fiber trunk cable installations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work on ladders and use power tools; ability to lift/carry/setup a 50 pound box or ladder
• Must own low voltage tools, snips, cable strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must pass 7 year criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
• High School diploma, or equivalent

Pay Rate:

$30.00 - $40.00/hour

TEAMLINX offers great benefits including:

• 401K with 50% employer match up to first 5%
• Insurance options including Medical plans with Flexible Spending and/or Health Savings Accounts, Disability, Dental and Vision
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) combining sick pay and vacation days
• Career growth opportunities

This is an evergreen posting and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as hiring needs arise.