Lane Smith
Reidsville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and skilled broadband technician with experience in installing and maintaining fiber optic networks. Proficient in all aspects of fiber optic installation, including planning, troubleshooting, and repairs. Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Committed to delivering high-quality and reliable fiber optic solutions to meet and exceed client expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Splicer
GAC Enterprises
Greensboro, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Spliced fiber optic cables to ensure optimal signal quality and performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on splicing equipment to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues effectively.
- Developed detailed documentation of splicing processes for improved knowledge transfer and training.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices in fiber splicing techniques and safety protocols.
- Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
- Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
- Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
Broadband Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer
Armstrong Cable
Butler, PA
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Fusion Splice fiber from enclosure to house
- Build MDU Boxes on side of businesses or apartments and splice in 1x4, 1x8, 1x16 optical splitters not only in MDU boxes but also in peds and ariel enclosures as well
- Troubleshoot no light issues with fiber and fix fiber if anything gets broken or chewed by animals.
- Have used OTDR's and ribbon splicers
- Installed and maintained cable television systems in residential and commercial buildings
- Troubleshot technical issues with cable tv equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Conducted quality control tests on cable tv services to guarantee customer satisfaction
- Responded to service calls and resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally
- Provided on-site training and support to customers on how to use cable tv equipment and services
Fiber Splicer on Construction Crew
Armstrong One Wire
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Hung ariel fiber enclosures and spliced in 12, 24, 36, 48 etc count fiber and spliced in optical splitters according to prints.
- Built Peds in underground plans and installed splicing trays and spliced fiber according to prints.
- Used a bucket truck in all ariel work
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing fiber optic cables to maintain optimal network performance
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute fiber optic splicing and testing activities
- Gained hands-on experience with fiber optic fusion splicing equipment and tools
Education
12th grade graduate -
Abeka Academy
06-2018
Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Problem solver
- Leadership
- Customer service
- OTDR operation
- Fiber optic standards
- Fiber splicing expertise
- Safety practices
- Fiber optic testing
- Loose tube cables
- Fiber optic documentation
- Buffer tube identification
- Splice tray organization
- Fiber optic labeling
Timeline
Fiber Splicer
GAC Enterprises
09.2025 - Current
Fiber Splicer on Construction Crew
Armstrong One Wire
05.2023 - 08.2023
Broadband Technician/Fiber Optic Splicer
Armstrong Cable
09.2021 - 09.2025
12th grade graduate -
Abeka Academy