Portland, OR - Fiber Splicer

Portland, OR - Fiber Splicer
Fiber Optics Termination and Testing Portland , Oregon Direct Hire Sep 4, 2026

Location: Portland, OR
Pay: $25.48–$32.69/hr
, based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Environment: Enterprise technology office —
not a data center

Tek One Solutions is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Repair Technician / Fiber Splicer for a high-availability network environment in Portland, Oregon.

This role focuses on fiber repair, restoration, fusion splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical optical infrastructure. We are looking for a highly skilled technician who can diagnose fiber faults, perform clean repairs, interpret test results, and work confidently around live network infrastructure.

• Perform fiber optic fault isolation, repair, and service restoration
• Fusion splice single-mode, multimode, and ribbon fiber
• Perform emergency restoration and planned maintenance
• Prepare fiber cables including stripping, cleaning, cleaving, splicing, and protection
• Work within splice cases, ODFs, and fiber distribution environments
• Test and troubleshoot fiber using:
  • OTDR
  • OLTS
  • Optical power meters
  • VFL
  • Fiber identifiers
  • Inspection microscopes/scopes
• Interpret OTDR traces, loss readings, reflectance, and event tables
• Identify breaks, micro bends, connector faults, and other fiber issues
• Perform post-repair testing and verification
• Document repairs, test results, and maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot recurring fiber issues and assist with root-cause analysis
• Coordinate restoration activity with field teams and network personnel
• Maintain strict safety, quality, and cleanliness standards
• Participate in emergency response and on-call support as required

• 5+ years of fiber optic splicing, repair, testing, or restoration experience
• Strong fusion splicing experience
• Experience with ribbon and mass fusion splicing
• Ability to interpret OTDR traces and troubleshoot optical loss
• Experience with OS1/OS2 and OM3/OM4/OM5 fiber
• Familiarity with LC, SC, MPO, and MTP connectors
• Experience with high-count fiber systems such as 864- and 1728-count
• Experience working with both ISP and OSP fiber infrastructure
• Knowledge of Layer 1 infrastructure and optical signal paths
• Ability to work independently during critical repair situations

• Backbone, metro, enterprise, or mission-critical optical network experience
• Data center or large enterprise structured cabling experience
• Root-cause and failure analysis
• Digital fiber management or ticketing systems
• BICSI, FOA, or related fiber certifications

Candidates should be familiar with:

• PPE requirements
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Fiber handling and disposal practices
• Industry standards including TIA/EIA, NEC, BICSI, FOA, and related fiber standards

Qualified candidates will complete:

• Resume and experience review
• Technical screening interview
• Final project-team interview
• Site-specific onboarding and access requirements
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Benefits beginning the first of the month following hire
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fiber splicer or optical repair technician who wants to work on advanced, high-count fiber infrastructure in a mission-critical enterprise environment.