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Edward Kunsman

Blacklick,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated Fiber Splicer with 26 years of experience telecommunications. Manages inventory, works from ladders, bucket trucks and independently lifts heavy loads.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Optic Splicer

Thayer Power & Communication
Pataskala, OH
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted tests on fiber optic cables and corrected faults.
  • Constructed cases to surround and protect splices.
  • Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice buried fiber optic cables.
  • Performed splicing, bonding, grounding and terminations of cables.
  • Used tools, equipment and instruments safely to avoid mishaps.
  • Operated at heights of up to 30 feet and regularly bent, reached or crouched to complete work.

Senior Fiber Splicer

Gudenkauf
Columbus, Ohio
12.2021 - Current
  • Spliced various size fiber cables 12-3456, single,ribbon and opgw
  • Constructed cases to surround and protect splices.
  • Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice buried fiber optic cables.
  • Used tools, equipment and instruments safely to avoid mishaps.
  • Answered normal and after-hours service calls.
  • Operated at heights of up to 40 feet and regularly bent, reached or crouched to complete work.
  • Work in confined spaces ie manholes

Fiber Splicer

OCI/Black and Vetch
St Louis, MO
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Spliced various size fiber cables 12-1728 ribbon, for Verizon project.
  • Conducted tests on fiber optic cables and corrected faults.
  • Constructed cases to surround and protect splices.
  • Operated at heights of up to 40 feet and regularly bent, reached or crouched to complete work.
  • Operated aerial lift.
  • Worked closely with team members.

Communication Tech

AT&T Communications
, TX
07.1996 - 10.2020
  • Climbed wooden poles, ladders and or used bucket trucks to reach telco lines and complete work.
  • 4 years of copper plant construction and splicing large cables, able to read telco prints, testing.
  • 5 years as lineman in telco and catv placing strand and cable.
  • 15 years installation of services, products and repair of faults, trouble shooting cable, find and fix. Resolve customer service issues.
  • Educated customers on proper operation, maintenance of newly installed equipment.
  • Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Contacted customers prior to date of scheduled installation to verify appointment.
  • Restored product condition using proven techniques.
  • Utilized hand tools safely.

Chipper * Grinder

Buckeye Steel
Columbus, OH
08.1992 - 06.1996
  • Used hand tools to finish projects by grinding or filing surfaces to achieve smooth finishes and sharp points.

M1A1 Abrams Tank Crewman

US Army
03.1988 - 03.1992
  • Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
  • Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
  • Operated targeting and firing systems following superior's orders.
  • Relayed information using advanced onboard communications devices.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Warren Local
Vincent, OH
08.1985

Skills

  • Maintaining Safety
  • Terminating Cables
  • Ribbon Cables
  • Building Cases
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Fiber Optic Splicer

Thayer Power & Communication
08.2022 - Current

Senior Fiber Splicer

Gudenkauf
12.2021 - Current

Fiber Splicer

OCI/Black and Vetch
11.2020 - 11.2021

Communication Tech

AT&T Communications
07.1996 - 10.2020

Chipper * Grinder

Buckeye Steel
08.1992 - 06.1996

M1A1 Abrams Tank Crewman

US Army
03.1988 - 03.1992

High School Diploma -

Warren Local
Edward Kunsman