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