Telecommunications Technician

Company: ManTech
Location: Newport News
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

ManTech is seeking Telecommunication Technicians for our growing programs in Newport News, VA.
Position Overview:

• Performs production assembly operations on cables, and sub-assemblies.
• Uses wiring lists, schematics, blueprints, and verbal and written instructions to route, tag, test and terminate shipboard cables.
• Familiar with Shipyard and NAVSEA installation requirements and supporting documentation.
• Must be able to pass background check for access to Shipyards and/or Naval Bases Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, handbooks and other technical documentation.
• Lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Install cables in shipboard cableways using approved methods.
• This requires the ability to climb ladders, physically pull the cable and knowledge of proper installation methods.
• 3-8 years of related Cable installation experience.
• Must be able to work aboard a ship and in a shipyard environment.
• OSHA 10 1-3 years of related Cable installation experience.
• Must be able to work aboard a ship and in a shipyard environment. Cable Fabrication Certification Cable Way Certification.
  ---Experience in the following areas is a plus:
  • 2-3 years' experience in the termination of CAT5e/CAT 6 cables with correct color scheme and RJ11 & RJ45 connections
  • Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
  • 2-3 years' experience in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting -Multi-pin Copper -cables and connectors -
  • Previous work experience as a cable fabrication technician (Connector Building)
  • Proficient in different types of cable terminating, installing and testing
  • Ability to read and understand shipboard mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, tools, requirements and procedures within the field of -electronics repair, fabrication and installation
  • Individuals with direct or related job experience are encouraged to apply

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