FULLERTON

Fiber Splicer Instructor

FULLERTON  •  Schaumburg, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Fiber Splicer Instructor

Full-Time or Part-time

Immediate Opening

We are hiring a Fiber Splicing Instructor to lead hands-on training programs in fiber optic splicing, testing, and installation. If you're a seasoned technician who enjoys mentoring others and shaping the next generation of telecom professionals, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

-Teach fusion and mechanical splicing techniques in classroom and lab settings

-Demonstrate use of splicing tools, OTDRs, power meters and cleavers

-Guide students through cable prep, tray management, and enclosure installation

-Promote safety and enforce OSHA-compliant practices

-Develop and update curriculum aligned with FOA (Fiber Optics Association), ETA (Electronic Technicians Association), and BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) certifications

-Evaluate student performance and provide feedback

-Maintain training equipment and lab setup

-Collaborate with industry partners to align training with workforce needs

Requirements

Qualifications:

-5+ years hands-on experience in fiber splicing and testing

-Proficiency with fusion splicers (e.g., Fujikura, AFL, Sumitomo) and diagnostic tools

-Experience with splicing high count ribbon fiber a plus

-Prior teaching, mentoring or training experience preferred

-FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), ETA Fiber Optics Installer, or BICSI certification a plus

-Strong communication and organizational skills

-Comfortable working in a classroom, lab and field environments

-Construction manager experience a plus

-Experience with aerial and underground fiber deployment a plus

-Familiarity with network architecture and fiber design a plus

-Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

FULLERTON

About FULLERTON

For 20 years, Fullerton has provided award-winning design and engineering solutions to wireless and wireline service providers nationwide. Licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, its team of highly-skilled professionals take pride in consistently providing their clients with industry-leading expertise in their respective disciplines. Fullerton is a certified Minority Owned Business, ranked in the Top 20 Telecommunications Design Firms by Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine 2015, 2016 and 2018. Crain's Chicago Business Fast Fifty designee, and The Zweig Group's Hot Firm recipient. In 2013, the Technology Integration Group honored Fullerton with the DiversityNXT Solution Supplier Award.

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Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Schaumburg, IL
Year Founded
1998
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