Structured Cable Technician III
TEKsystems · Fremont, CA · 3 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$35/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking experienced Structured Cabling Technician III professionals to support the installation and buildout of low-voltage infrastructure within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This project is focused on new structured cabling installations supporting ongoing facility expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Pull, route, dress, label, terminate, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage copper cabling
- Pull, route, and safely handle fiber-optic cabling
- Install and organize cabling within cable pathways, including:
- Cable trays
- J-hooks
- Ladder racks
- Conduits
- Overhead pathways
- Support patch panel installations, rack buildouts, IDF/MDF environments, and related infrastructure
- Perform cable testing and validation using industry-standard testing equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, and cabling documentation
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled installations
- Work from lifts and elevated work platforms at heights up to 25 feet
- Follow all safety, PPE, and quality standards
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and other trades on-site
- Complete additional low-voltage infrastructure tasks as project demands evolve
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with structured cabling installations
- Experience performing:
- Copper cable pulling
- Cable routing
- Termination
- Troubleshooting
- Experience with fiber-optic cable pulling and routing
- Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment
- Experience working from lifts and elevated platforms
- Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Reliable transportation and ability to consistently report for early morning shifts
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5 years of structured cabling experience preferred
- Experience with:
- Fluke cable testing
- Fiber testing
- Cable documentation and labeling
- IDF/MDF buildouts
- Equipment racks and patch panels
- Cable trays, ladder racks, and J-hooks
- Blueprint and construction drawing interpretation
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Scissor lift and aerial lift experience
Work Environment
This position is fully on-site within a large active manufacturing facility. Technicians should be comfortable with:
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Pulling and routing cable throughout large production areas
- Carrying tools and materials
- Working in overhead pathways and cable tray systems
- Working from lifts at heights up to 25 feet
- Operating safely around active manufacturing equipment and personnel
Required Tools and Site PPE
- Steel-toe or composite-toe boots
- Appropriate work attire
Why Join This Project?
- Support a large-scale infrastructure buildout within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment
- Gain experience with enterprise-level copper and fiber installations
- Work alongside a highly skilled infrastructure team
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing operations and structured cabling standards
- Overtime opportunities based on project needs
- Potential for continued opportunities as infrastructure projects expand
Benefits Eligible Contractors May Receive
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave (where applicable)