Fiber Optic Technician

Description:

Kitco Fiber Optics is a leading provider of innovative fiber optic solutions for various industries. Our company specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of fiber optic networks, offering cutting-edge technology and exceptional service to our clients. We are recognized within the defense industry as fiber optic connectivity experts and, for over 20 years, have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards.

KITCO Fiber Optics is searching for Fiber Optics Service Technicians for our National City, CA Technical Services branch. Service Technicians perform fiber optic termination, testing, troubleshooting, blown optical fiber installation/removal, and splicing support on a variety of systems and a variety of ship classes.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
• Must be able to pass a drug test, physical and background check for access to Navy bases, vessels, and other shipyards servicing Navy vessels
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, stretch, reach, squat and twist
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Must be willing to travel within and outside of the continental United States
• Must have a current U.S passport or ability to obtain one

Desired requirement:

• 3-5 years of practical shipboard experience
• Electronics field related. Navy IC/ET/AT/EM rated technician or Trade school graduate
• NAVSEA fiber optic certification or ability to quickly certify in fiber optic connectorization and inspection of shipboard cable assemblies per Navy Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2042
• Understand and follow customer work item instructions, drawings and cable routing diagrams to install fiber optic cable assemblies onboard US Navy Ships
• Use customer wiring list drawings for termination of fiber optic connectors in accordance with Military Standards and NAVY Standard Items
• Use optical test equipment in conjunction with customer wiring list drawings and NAVY Standard Items for performing in-process and final test of installed and terminated cable assemblies
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies as necessary to ensure full compliance with customer specifications and requirements
• Document and maintain detailed test and inspection records for all cable assemblies tested and inspected
• Ensure proper setup and calibration of all termination and test equipment.

KITCO Fiber Optics offers its employees a competitive benefits package:

• Competitive benefits package including Dental & Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan

KITCO Fiber Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25