Quality Control Specialist

Position Type: 6 month contract to hire

Worksite: Marion, IA 52302

Estimated Pay Rate: 30-35/hour

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in a data center, telecommunications, fiber optic, or structured cabling environment.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic installation and termination practices.
• Experience reviewing or performing OTDR and optical power meter testing. Knowledge of proper fiber routing, cable management, bend radius, labeling, and termination standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, and cabling documentation.
• Experience performing inspections, identifying deficiencies, and managing punch-list items.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, foremen, project managers, and customer representatives.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous hands-on experience as a fiber technician, lead technician, or foreman before moving into a QC role.
• Experience using Fluke Networks or similar fiber/cabling test equipment.
• Experience with large-scale or hyperscale data center construction.
• Familiarity with BICSI standards and industry best practices.
• Fiber splicing or connectorization experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing project turnover packages and as-built documentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Specialist to support fiber optic and structured cabling installations within a data center environment. This individual will be responsible for inspecting completed work, reviewing fiber test results, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring installations meet customer specifications and quality standards prior to final turnover. Perform quality inspections of fiber optic and structured cabling installations throughout the data center. Inspect cable routing, dressing, support, bend radius, labeling, terminations, patch panels, racks, and associated infrastructure. Review OTDR and optical power meter test results to confirm fiber links meet project specifications and acceptable loss requirements. Identify failed fibers, improper terminations, damaged cabling, labeling discrepancies, and other installation deficiencies. Verify installations against construction drawings, customer specifications, scope of work, and applicable cabling standards. Create and maintain punch lists documenting items requiring correction. Work closely with technicians and foremen to communicate deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed. Reinspect repaired or corrected installations and verify successful retesting. Ensure rack, patch panel, port, cable, and fiber labeling is accurate and consistent with project documentation. Review redlines, as-built drawings, test documentation, photos, and turnover packages for accuracy and completeness. Provide final QC verification before completed work is submitted to the customer.