Telecommunications Technician (Industrial)
Also posted as Also posted as: Telecommunications Technician (Industrial) II, Sr Telecommunications Technician (Industrial), Technician II
A telecommunications technician installs, tests, and repairs the communications cabling and equipment industrial operations depend on, from fiber and copper plant to radios and network gear. It's a hands-on job across industrial sites and facilities, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Install comm systems
Run, terminate, and label fiber and copper cabling to standard.
Test and certify
Verify links with test equipment so the network performs to spec.
Repair outages
Locate breaks and failed equipment fast and restore service.
Maintain the plant
Keep pathways, closets, and documentation clean and current.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Networking
Building and troubleshooting the wired and wireless networks systems depend on.
Electronics
Testing, repairing, and replacing circuit boards, sensors, and electronic assemblies.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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