Fiber Splicer

Congruex•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables. This role is crucial for ensuring proper signal transmission and network performance by performing end-of-line network testing, preparing and organizing cables, building fiber cases and enclosures, and splicing fibers color for color. The technician will also be responsible for cable management, sealing and placement of cases, reading prints and maps, and performing various splicing tasks such as jumping trays and splicing tie points. Additionally, the role involves rehabilitating gel-filled cases, redlining and documenting changes, performing case swaps and audits, and troubleshooting network issues. The technician may also be involved in pulling cable through existing duct packages or conduit and activating underground and aerial lines. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to do physical labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc.
Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of cables, location of utilities, etc.
Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers.
Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives.
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team player.
Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc.
Ability to listen and to follow directions.
Must be organized, multi-tasked oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment.
Ability to work in high places on ladders and poles.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to distinguish different fiber connections.
OSHA 10

Responsibilities

End-of-Line Network Testing: Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal transmission and network performance.
Cable Prep: Ensure that cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during installation.
Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures: Constructing fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings for fiber optic equipment and connections.
Splice Color for Color Fibers: When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers are connected.
Cable Management: Organize the cables neatly within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and secured to prevent tangling or damage.
Sealing and Placement of Case: Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental elements.
Read Prints and Maps: Examine Splice Matrix and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments.
Splice off color and multiple cables in one enclosure.
Jumping Trays: Routing fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways within the enclosure.
Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases: Splicing fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different cables.
Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases.
Rehab gel-filles cases: The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks.
Redlining and Documentation: Marking up or annotating existing drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections.
Case swaps and audits: Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another.
Troubleshooting: Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the network.
May pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
Other duties as assigned.