QA/QC Cable Technician

About the role

This is a quality-focused role inside a data center environment. You'll be responsible for inspecting completed telecom installations, identifying issues, verifying work meets standards, and documenting findings. The installation work is already completed by field teams, and you'll be responsible for making sure everything was installed correctly and functions as intended. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Memphis, AR, fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits and inspections of telecom and structured cabling installations.
• Verify fiber and copper cabling is installed, tested, labeled, and dressed correctly.
• Inspect rack layouts, cable management, and equipment installations for quality and compliance.
• Identify installation issues, risks, and non-conforming work.
• Document findings through inspection reports and QA/QC checklists.
• Communicate issues and corrective actions to supervisors and project teams.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with training and promoting quality standards when needed.
• Stay current on industry standards, installation best practices, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, fiber optics, or low-voltage installations.
• Strong understanding of fiber and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Familiarity with rack layouts, cable dressing, labeling, and testing standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• QA/QC, auditing, or inspection experience is preferred.
• Experience with CAT5/6 installations, fiber terminations, telecom infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Understanding of installation standards and how to identify deficiencies or quality concerns.

Skills

• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Auditing & Inspections
• Low Voltage Systems
• Structured Cabling
• Fiber Optics
• Documentation & Reporting
• Corrective Actions
• Attention to Detail
• Testing & Verification
• Risk Identification

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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.

Benefits

• 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)