• Fiber Technician

    Aerotek (South Bend, IN)


    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. You will analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues while reviewing, interpreting, and working with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents. Daily tests, checks, and maintenance on splicing and testing equipment are essential duties, along with conducting optical continuity and conformance testing. You will also make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in various work locations, including buried, underground, aerial, and building sites.

    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 with single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber optic cables.

    + Ability to perform OTDR & Power Meter Testing.

    + Skill in reading blueprints and schematics.

    + Experience with terminations, hand tools, optic work, general labor, and telecommunications.

    + Expertise in fiber optic installation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Background in telecom, underground, and splicing construction.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, ensuring your well-being and peace of mind. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role requires working outdoors, with temperatures varying depending on the location of work. Adaptability to different weather conditions is essential.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

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

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

    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.