Fiber Technician

Job Title: 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.

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

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

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.

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

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.