Fiber splicing Technician

NOTE: This is NOT an IT support, help desk, networking, or office-based computer position. This is a hands-on commercial construction role working in active construction environments. We are seeking field technicians and tradespeople who are comfortable performing physical labor and working on construction jobsites daily.

Traveling High-Count Ribbon Fiber Splicer

Job Summary

Flex Tech is seeking experienced High-Count Ribbon Fiber Splicers for specialized data center fiber projects. This is an advanced, hands-on field position requiring proven experience with large-count fiber, ribbon splicing, spider-web/rollable-ribbon fiber, fusion splicing, and fiber testing.

Candidates must be willing and able to travel for assignments lasting up to three weeks at a time. This is not an entry-level fiber technician position.

Required Scope of Work

Qualified candidates must be capable of performing the following:

• Prep and handle 288-count fiber
• Prep and handle 6,912-count fiber
• Work with other large-count fiber, including 864-count, 1,728-count, and 3,456-count
• Splice 12-count ribbon fiber
• Splice 16-count ribbon fiber
• Perform pitch conversion
• Work with spider-web and rollable-ribbon fiber
• Ribbonize individual single-strand fibers
• Perform fusion splicing
• Conduct OTDR testing and troubleshooting
• Conduct OLTS testing
• Test and troubleshoot MPO connectors
• Test and troubleshoot LC connectors
• Complete high-count fiber work in active data center environments
• Maintain accurate labeling, documentation, and fiber organization
• Follow all project-specific safety and quality-control procedures

Minimum Experience Requirements

Candidates must have:

• At least two years of ribbon-splicing experience
• At least one year of spider-web or rollable-ribbon splicing experience
• At least one year of experience prepping and handling large-count fiber
• At least one year of OTDR testing experience
• At least one year of OLTS testing experience
• Hands-on experience with high-count fiber in data center environments
• Ability to pass a required background check
• Ability to pass a required drug screening
• Ability and willingness to travel for up to three weeks at a time
• Reliable transportation while on assignment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 288-count, 864-count, 1,728-count, 3,456-count, or 6,912-count fiber
• Experience performing pitch conversions
• Experience ribbonizing single-strand fiber
• Experience testing and troubleshooting MPO and LC connectors
• Previous experience supporting large-scale data center deployments
• Ability to work independently and meet production and quality expectations

Work Environment

This is a field-based position performed in active data center environments. Candidates must be comfortable completing detailed, hands-on fiber work while following strict safety, cleanliness, documentation, and quality-control requirements.

About Flex Tech

Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Flex Tech, LLC provides skilled technicians for commercial electrical, low-voltage, data center, and fiber-optic construction projects. We focus on connecting qualified professionals with long-term career opportunities through strong client partnerships, training, and hands-on industry experience.

Flex Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.