Fiber Optic Technician

A client in the Jacksonville FL area is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician for a contract opportunity, with possibility of fulltime conversion. This Technician/Fabricator will support the assembly, termination, and testing of fiber optic cable assemblies used on U.S. Navy aircraft and platform systems. This role focuses on building and testing fiber optic cables from drawings-not field installation or internet line work. The Fiber Optic Technician will work closely with the Electrical and Fiber teams during a significant surge in production, supporting both current electrical workloads and upcoming fiber builds driven by newly released customer drawings. They will be responsible for fabricating and assembling singlestrand fiber optic cable assemblies in accordance with customer drawings, job routers, and work instructions. This role includes performing endtoend fiber terminations on cable assemblies ranging from approximately 4 to 50 feet in length, utilizing connectors and termini such as LC, ST, and SC connectors, as well as Pintermini (Size 2 ARINCstyle), Mighty Mouse, and 2A rank termini. The technician will support highvolume production efforts by building complex kits, including U.S. Navy test kits that may contain 40 or more cables per kit, while maintaining strict adherence to Military Standards. Responsibilities also include conducting inprocess and final optical testing using approved test equipment, accurately documenting test results such as IOLM traces and light source and power meter readings, and supporting the electrical department during peak production periods as needed. The position requires close collaboration with the Fiber Department Lead and crossfunctional teams to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with customer requirements. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of fiber optic fabrication experience Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams Hands-on experience with: Fiber termination and cable assembly Optical testing equipment and final test verification LC, ST, and SC connectors Experience with singlemode fiber and endtoend terminations High School Diploma or equivalent Nice to Have Skills & Experience Former military technician experience ETA Fiber Optic Certification or equivalent Experience with: IOLM testing Light source and power meter testing Test documentation for military or aerospace programs Familiarity with Navy or DoD aircraft platforms (e.g., P8 aircraft systems) Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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