Jobs · Engineering · Ohio

Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

Iron Systems, Inc · New Albany, OH · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Install and route fibre trunks and jumpers per pathways plan, maintaining bend radius, pull tension, and proper support/strain relief.
  • Perform fibre termination/splicing and enclosure work where required: cassette installation, splice tray management, and polarity control.
  • Execute or support fibre test (OLTS/OTDR as required), interpret results, and perform remediation (re-termination, cleaning, or rerouting) to achieve acceptance.
  • Apply connector care best practices: end face inspection, cleaning, protection caps, and contamination control.
  • Lead workmanship quality on fibre tasks and coach junior installers; coordinate closely with patching/test/labeling leads.

Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Expert hands-on fibre knowledge: SM/MM, MPO/MTP and LC connectivity, polarity methods, and high-density fibre management.
  • Working knowledge of BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices for fibre installation and documentation; strong craftsmanship.
  • Ability to use fibre tools and test equipment and to diagnose common issues (dirty end faces, macro-bends, polarity errors).
  • Strong documentation discipline for fibre routes, enclosure records, and test result traceability.
  • Comfort working on ladders/lifts and in overhead tray environments with strict safety practices.

Certifications / Training

  • Preferred: FOA CFOT/CFOS (or equivalent) and/or manufacturer fibre training.
  • Preferred: BICSI Installer/Technician credentials.

Knowledge

  • SM/MM, MPO/MTP/ BICSI/ANSI-TIA and LC connectivity; polarity methods, and high-density fiber management.

Experience

  • 3 - 5 years

Work Type

  • Onsite

Employment Type

  • Full Time

Salary

  • Competitive

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