Fusion Splicing Technician - Premise

A Fusion Splicing Technician will possess 2+ years of experience in all aspects of fiber optic splicing. This Technician will have a certified ability in splicing; ribbon fiber, loose tube fiber, armored fiber, and under both inside plant and outside plant conditions. In charge of subordinates with a lower level index. Responsible for the start and completion of each project must result in a quality, on time, profitable product that is presented to our customer. A fusion splicing technician at this level will be personally responsible for maintaining his/her respective certifications unless otherwise negotiated in an employment agreement. Is considered lead worker or ‘In Charge.’ Skills Fusion Splice 25+ fibers per hour. Perform splice-on connector splices. Ribbonize Loose Tube fibers to perform a ribbon splice from a backbone to a lateral fiber run. Calibrate fusion splicers for local environment. Major Responsibilities / Duties Manage Inventory of fusion splicers and other tools assigned for the project. Ensure that all assigned tools are current on calibration. Writing and presenting a method of procedure for our customers’ approval. Staging all the equipment and inventorying material for accuracy. Assigning specific tasks to subordinates and monitoring their work ethics for efficiency, quality, and safety. Supervise all starts, breaks, and quitting time. Responsible for the accuracy and loss budget of each fiber spliced. Must coordinate the timing and procedures of doing work within the customer’s maintenance window. Responsible for the accuracy of all the final paperwork required and turned over to the customer in a timely manner. Completes quality assurance procedures. Ensure the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our crew. Interfaces with customer contacts on projects and work orders. Interfaces with the end user (contact person) and coordinates with other vendors for each project when required by customer. Provides technical support for customer contacts and Technicians on request. Attends project planning and progress meetings with or without the customer contacts assigned. Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of Telecommunication standards. Position Qualifications / Requirements Must possess a valid US Driver’s License. High school or equivalent. Vocational/Technical Business School desired. Think critically and problem solve. Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion. Good judgment. Organizational skills. Customer service skills. Mechanically inclined. Must have color vision and good hearing. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Vendor Specific Software. Strong mechanical aptitude. Minimum of a Masters in Fusion Splicing (TC-MFS) training and/or 1 year of experience. Work Requirements Proficient use of all tools. Prolonged standing. Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds. Carrying of loads up and down stairs.Reaching and/or grasping. Stopping, walking, kneeling, bending, crawling, and crouching. Carrying, pushing and/or pulling. Must work outdoors in all weather conditions. Finger and wrist dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Heavy physical effort (usually lifting/moving up to 70 pounds). Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions. Exposure to chemicals and solvents. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards. Use of standard office equipment. General testing knowledge required. (Ex. Fibers, OTDRs, Power Meters & Laser Sources, etc.) Supervisory Responsibility Supervises, trains, provides work direction and problem solving assistance for other workers. Financial Responsibility None Degree of Autonomy Works independently. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adtell Integration