Fiber Technician

Fiber Technician

Location: On-Site in Orange Park, Florida, 32073

Pay: $28-32/hour

Job Description

The Fiber Technician builds and terminates communication cables for military aircraft, working with both loose and tight structured fiber optic cables. This role focuses on high-quality installation, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems in a manufacturing environment, with occasional local travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and terminate fiber optic cables used in communications systems for military aircraft.
• Work with both loose and tight structured fiber optic cables to meet precise specifications and quality standards.
• Install, route, and secure fiber optic cabling and associated wiring in accordance with technical drawings and work instructions.
• Use measuring tools to cut, prepare, and assemble cables and harnesses to exact lengths and tolerances.
• Terminate cables using appropriate connectors, including military-style connectors, ensuring secure and reliable connections.
• Perform troubleshooting on fiber optic and electrical connections to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Support fiber optic testing activities, including the use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) equipment when required.
• Work with electrical wiring and harness assemblies as needed to support aircraft communication systems.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality guidelines, and documentation requirements during cable assembly and installation.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure projects meet schedule, performance, and quality expectations.
• Travel locally to customer sites as needed to support installation, testing, or troubleshooting of fiber optic systems.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with fiber optic cable installation and termination.
• Ability to work with both loose and tight structured fiber optic cables.
• Proficiency in terminating cables and using military-style connectors.
• Experience with wiring and electrical harness assembly.
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately for cable preparation and assembly.
• Troubleshooting skills for fiber optic and electrical connections.
• Familiarity with Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) testing.
• Familiarity with ARINC 801 standards and connectors.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, diagrams, and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior military or aerospace experience is highly beneficial.
• Fiber Optic Technician certificate is a strong plus.
• Experience working with military communications systems.
• Experience with electrical work or cable harness assembly.
• Ability to travel locally to customer sites when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that offers long-term stability and a direct placement opportunity, rather than a short-term contract. The company provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, a Simple IRA with matching contributions, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays. You can build your career in a supportive environment that values your technical skills and offers meaningful work on advanced communication systems.

Work Environment

This position is based on site at a manufacturing facility in Orange Park. The facility is climate controlled to provide a comfortable and consistent working environment. Work is primarily performed in a production and assembly setting using standard hand tools, measuring tools, and fiber optic testing equipment such as OTDR devices. Some local travel may be required to customer sites to support installation, testing, or troubleshooting activities. The role involves hands-on work with cables, wiring, and harnesses in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange Park, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66560.00/yr. 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.

VISION MT offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Simple IRA with matching, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orange Park,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.