Fiber Splicer Instructor at FULLERTON ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC

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