Splicing Technician

Location

Columbus Technologies, OH

Market

Technologies

Who is Team Fishel?

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We're industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel is interviewing for qualified Splicing Technicians in our Columbus, Ohio office. This is an excellent career opportunity located within our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division.

Splicing Technicians will be responsible for assisting Crew Leaders/Senior Technicians by completing projects safely, on time, and meeting and exceeding our customerââ,â"¢s specifications for quality. Great Teammates master their skills in a fast-paced environment, yet never compromise on their quality of work.

The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination experience, and OTDR and power meter testing.

Qualities of a great Splicing Technician Teammate

Our Teammates are focused on Safety at all times. This razor focus helps keep the customer, the public, ourselves, and our Teammates safe at all times.

Our Teammates are flexible with their schedule in order to provide outstanding service to our customers, including 45-50 hour work weeks, some weekends, some 2nd/3rd shifts, and on-call personnel is a must (there is compensation for being an on-call Teammate)

Our Teammates are Reliable - we are early or on time to our shop and to our customer's job sites. Time is of the essence, and the least downtime to a customer, the better partner we become.

Our Teammates have pride in their appearance and possess excellent customer service skills.

Our Teammates have the drive to learn fast and pride themselves on continuous learning.

Duties

Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.

Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues

Reviews, interprets, and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints, and testing documents.

Performs daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.

Performs optical continuity and conformance testing

Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.

Job Qualifications

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency

Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical fields and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.

Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including, Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo.

Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between Multi-mode and Single-mode fibers; CAT 3 and CAT 5; Riser; Fiber optic; PVC, riser rated and plenum cable; Plenum and PVC environments.

Must know the universal communications color codes.

Ability to work with others and work independently

Must have u tility pole/manhole awareness - bucket truck training and confined space training moves to the front of the line

Ability to work in confined spaces

Must meet Company minimum driving standards, have a g ood driving record, and be able to operate a company vehicle

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Leave Benefits

Teammate Assistance Program

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Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

EOE/DFWP