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Fiber Technician
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What they do
A Photonics Technician is responsible for assembling, dismantling, installing, calibrating, testing, operating and repairing lasers. They also may perform alignment procedures, clean optics, integrate lasers with opto-mechanics parts, work on laser documentation and troubleshoot.
$69,100 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description We are seeking Fiber Technicians to join a team that will support the stand-up of a data center. This individual will play a critical role in launching projects, leading field teams, and ensuring high-quality fiber installations in fast-paced, large-scale data center environments. This role requires strong experience in structured cabling/fiber deployments and experience in a data center environment.
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- Perform fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling using Fujikura and/or Sumitomo splicing equipment.
- Prepare, clean, and splice fiber optic cables while maintaining strict quality standards.
- Conduct OTDR testing, insertion loss testing, and end-to-end fiber certification.
- Read and interpret fiber schematics, splice matrices, network drawings, and construction documents.
- Install fiber backbone cabling, patch panels, splice enclosures, and cross-connect systems within active data center environments.
- Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues and identify signal loss, damaged fibers, or network faults.
- Perform fiber labeling, cable dressing, and pathway management in accordance with customer and industry standards.
- Accurately document splice results, test reports, and as-built records.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 3+ years of fiber optic installation experience
- Must have completed a data center project (est. time frame 1 year)
- Working experience with Fujikura and/or Sumitomo as splicing tools
- Working experience with OTDR