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TEKsystems
Fiber Splicer
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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.
$73,772 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Fiber Splicer TEKsystems $25.00 - $35.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Virginia, Ashburn Aug 26, 2026
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Work at heights and in confined spaces.
Work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme heat.
Accurately identify and distinguish fiber color codes and other color-based labeling systems.
Travel Requirements This role requires extensive travel for project assignments, which may last several months or longer. Typically 3 weeks on-site / 1 week home Travel, flights, mileage, and project-related transportation provided by the company Company-provided lodging plus $65/day per diem (7 days per week) OR employees may secure their own lodging and receive $135/day per diem Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25. 00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Splicer
- to support data center, hyperscale, indoor, and outdoor fiber optic infrastructure projects.
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform fusion splicing on loose tube, ribbon, and high-density fiber optic cable, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
- Work with fiber cable counts ranging from 12-count to 6912-count, depending on project requirements.
- Prepare, clean, secure, route, and organize fiber optic cables within:
- Splice enclosures
- Fiber pedestals
- Fiber panels
- Fiber trays
- Cabinets
- Data center and outside plant infrastructure
- Conduct Tier 1 certification testing using OLTS equipment and Tier 2 testing using OTDR equipment.
- Operate visual fault locators and other fiber testing tools to verify network performance.
- Troubleshoot and repair fiber optic network issues, including:
- High-loss events
- Broken fibers
- Crossed fibers
- Dirty connectors
- Documentation discrepancies
- Read, interpret, create, and update:
- Project drawings
- Splice matrices
- Cable schematics
- Engineering documents
- Test results
- As-built documentation
- Coordinate with Foremen, Project Supervisors, Project Managers, customers, and field crews to ensure project success.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, splice records, test documentation, production notes, equipment logs, and time records.
- Inspect tools, vehicles, test equipment, and materials before use and report deficiencies promptly.
- Follow all company, customer, site-specific, and industry safety requirements.
- Complete required safety training and maintain proper PPE usage at all times.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, paperwork, filing, and additional project-related duties as assigned.
- Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Minimum of
- 2+ years of hands-on experience
- prepping, splicing, and testing fiber optic cable in one or more of the following environments:
- Data Centers
- Hyperscale Facilities
- ISP Networks
- Outside Plant (OSP)
- Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
- FTTx Deployments
- Indoor Structured Cabling
- Minimum of
- 2+ years of experience
- operating:
- OTDR
- OLTS
- Visual Fault Locator (VFL) equipment
- Strong understanding of:
- Fiber optic cable construction
- Fiber color codes
- Connector types
- Splice trays and enclosures
- Cable management best practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, splice records, cable schematics, and work prints.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Requirements
- Candidates must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Lift and carry up to
- 50 pounds
Travel Schedule:
Per Diem & Lodging:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.