Job Description

Pay: $21-$35

Job Title: Fiber Technician

Job Description

As a Fiber Technician, you will be responsible for splicing various types and sizes of fiber optic cables, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon cables. You will analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues, review and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents, and perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance on splicing and testing equipment. Additionally, you will conduct optical continuity and conformance testing and make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in diverse work locations such as buried, underground, aerial, and building environments.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Review, interpret, and work with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance on splicing and testing equipment.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction, assembly, splicing, wiring, cable, and electrical work.
• Proficiency in working with single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon cables.
• Skilled in OTDR and Power Meter Testing.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in terminations and use of hand tools.
• Knowledge of optics, general labor, telecommunication, fiber optic, and fiber optic installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, telecom, underground work, and splicing.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Work Environment

Work outdoors with varying temperatures depending on the location of the task.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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