Technician II - Fiber - TSMC

Job Summary

The Technician II - Fiber is responsible for all aspects of fiber including installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

• Install cabling and terminate copper and fiber connections: CAT 3/5 jacks, faceplates, fiber optic connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP).
• Build closets, mount backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware; install grounding.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting: continuity tests, volt‑ohmmeter, OTDR, PMLS; identify and correct faults.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords; breakout loose‑tube fiber (Corning/Commscope, 3
  
  DNX).
• Install fan‑out kits and calculate end‑to‑end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing and building entrance splices, maintenance space, direct buried splices.
• Accurately complete IES paperwork: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Self‑motivated, professional, capable of working at heights, ladders, confined spaces; lift up to 50‑75 pounds; stand/walk large job sites; good color vision, hearing, and reading ability; travel within branch or regional territory as required.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years fiber experience preferred; 0‑2 years for entry level.
• Proficiency in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF (Unicam, anaerobic, heat‑cure).
• Experience with OTDR, PMLS, fusion and mechanical splicing.
• Industry certifications (Corning/FOA) preferred; data‑center, OSP, confined‑space entry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with trade tools (screwdrivers, drywall saw, level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool, crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX).

Minimum years of experience: 0‑2. License required. No minimum education beyond high school.

• Competitive pay ($22.00–$30.00 /hr).
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, and optional long‑term disability/critical illness/accident coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discounts.

IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, and protected veterans. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, and benefits. Retaliation against employees who file complaints is not tolerated. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as required by law.