CELL TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cell Technician answers that gap, taking ownership of physical installation across monopoles, rooftop mounts, and DAS systems under active Right of Way permits. OSHA 10 compliance and Authorized Climber certification define the minimum bar for entry. This is hands-on infrastructure work where precision at height determines whether a site passes or restarts.

Cell Technicians in wireless telecommunications construction are accountable for the safe, specification-compliant installation of tower equipment, cabling, and antenna systems across aerial and ground-level sites in active deployment programs. The role operates under Construction Manager or Foreman direction, coordinating with subcontractors and project managers to keep sites on schedule and within carrier quality standards.

Career Impact: Earning Authorized Climber certification and accumulating DAS and small cell project experience positions a Cell Technician as a credible field specialist in a sector where experienced tower personnel remain in short supply.

Business Impact: Carriers depend on accurate RF cabling, sweep-verified connections, and properly documented closeouts to activate sites on time, and the Cell Technician's hands-on execution is what converts a construction drawing into a live network node.

Growth Opportunity: Field experience across monopole, rooftop, and DAS installation types, combined with PIM and Sweep credentials, opens a direct path toward Construction Manager and project oversight roles within telecom infrastructure firms.

• Install tower equipment including masts, antennas, remote radio units, and cabling on monopoles, rooftops, and self-support structures per approved design specifications.
• Terminate COAX, fiber, DC and AC power, and CAT 6 cabling for DAS, BTS, and small cell projects to carrier quality standards.
• Conduct daily site safety assessments, maintain required barriers, and participate in weekly safety meetings with documented sign-off.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and report daily progress to the Construction Manager or Area Manager to keep projects on schedule.
• Review project plans and installation drawings before each work sequence to verify tasks align with approved specifications.
• Submit accurate daily timesheets, provide closeout photos of completed work, and maintain clean, orderly job sites throughout the project.
• Support inspection scheduling with local permitting authorities and ensure all site work meets Right of Way construction standards.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of telecommunications cabling and field construction experience, with demonstrated hands-on installation work.
• Authorized Climber and Competent Climber/Rescue certification from an accredited institution, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• OSHA 10 construction training card and current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, prints, and installation specifications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to travel to project sites, including extended travel up to 75% of the time.
• Physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs, work at heights up to 500 feet, and perform tasks in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to review PDF drawings, complete digital timesheets, and communicate project updates.

• PIM and Line Sweep certification or demonstrated proficiency with sweep testing gear on active telecom sites.
• Experience with DAS project work including conduit installation, fiber routing, and base station equipment placement.
• Class A CDL and experience operating bucket trucks or digger derricks for aerial and pole installation work.
• Basic knowledge of DC and AC power systems as applied to wireless infrastructure and small cell deployments.

• Closeout photo acceptance rate per site, reflecting installation quality on first review.
• Sweep and PIM test pass rate, measuring RF cabling accuracy before site handover.
• On-time site completion rate against project schedule milestones set by the Construction Manager.
• Safety incident count per quarter, tracking compliance with OSHA 10 and site-specific safety plans.
• Timesheet submission accuracy, reflecting daily documentation discipline across self and assigned team members.
• Typical tools: Sweep and PIM test equipment (commonly Anritsu handheld analyzers); cabling and termination tools (commonly COAX strippers, fiber cleavers, torque wrenches)

• Base Salary Range: $45,000 to $65,000 per year depending on certifications and experience
• Bonus: project completion bonuses common in field construction roles
• Equity: not typically offered at this level in telecom construction
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage standard
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, varies by employer
• Common Perks: Per diem and travel reimbursement, company vehicle or mileage, PPE provided

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Successful completion of a background check and valid US work authorization are conditions of employment for all positions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law.

The Cell Technician owns the safe operation of in-cell and out-of-cell equipment, including master-slave manipulators, hot cell systems, and specialized PIE equipment within a nuclear facility governed by Facility Authorization limits. Working alongside engineering and operations teams, this role delivers reliable radioactive material handling, flask maintenance, and technical documentation that sustains facility compliance and continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in-cell equipment including hand tools, power tools, measurement devices and process equipment using master-slave manipulators.
• Perform radioactive material flask handling, transfer operations and routine maintenance on on-site transfer flasks.
• Execute all operations of Hot Cells within the limits imposed by the Facility Authorization and operations documentation.
• Provide technical support for maintenance of all hot cell systems.
• Carry out or assist in the design, construction, repair, testing, evaluation and operational development of specialized PIE equipment.
• Prepare records, procedures, memoranda and reports through the use of personal computers.
• Perform other related duties appropriate to the assigned level.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years of pertinent technological experience is considered an asset.
• Experience sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching metal specimens.
• General knowledge of metallurgy, materials degradation phenomena and failure analysis.
• General knowledge of zirconium alloys would be beneficial.
• Experience performing hands-on work requiring high manual dexterity and depth perception, such as working with master-slave manipulators or remote-controlled equipment.
• Skill in operating pumps, valves, fans, compressors, hoists, lift trucks, overhead cranes up to 30-ton capacity, rig slings and lifting tackle is considered an asset.
• Experience using image analysis software and computers to produce facility logs, reports, inventory records and procedures.
• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other forms of protective equipment and clothing for unspecified periods of time.

Embedded within a manufacturing and assembly team, the Cell Technician performs simple to complex assembly and test functions with minimum supervision, verifying calibration, correcting non-conforming assemblies, and maintaining production schedules. Working closely with Engineering and supervision, this role sustains production quality and continuous improvement across assembly operations.

Core Functions

• Read, interpret and understand assembly drawings, procedures and instructions.
• Operate required test equipment and verify the calibration of such equipment.
• Conduct test audits and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tooling as required.
• Make necessary adjustments to correct irregular and non-conforming assemblies.
• Work closely with supervision and team members to ensure production requirements are met and appropriate tooling and hardware is available.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and become proficient on new assignments.
• Follow all health, safety and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices.
• Partner with Engineering to report and problem solve production issues that impede productivity.
• Support safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing and assembly experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions, procedures and drawings.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be willing to work effectively as a participative team member.
• Must have strong service and quality focus, address issues effectively when problems arise and communicate root cause to the team on time.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity and a willingness to learn.

Sitting at the intersection of laboratory operations and client services, the Cell Technician supports sample receiving, bottle kit preparation, and shipping and receiving in an analytical laboratory environment. Operating across client communications, inventory management, and waste disposal functions, this role ensures accurate sample handling and timely deliverables that sustain client satisfaction and laboratory compliance.

Duties

• Perform administrative and technical responsibilities including receiving samples, unpacking coolers, labeling containers and scanning shipping documentation.
• Assist Analytical Services Managers with sample group set up, bottle orders and login review.
• Produce bottle kits, add preservatives to containers and perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Communicate with Client Services on bottle kits and other project related deliverables.
• Organize walk-in refrigerators and sample disposal queue.
• Clean equipment such as glassware, coolers, sinks, tables and samplers according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage subcontracted work to outside labs and assist in receiving, stocking and rotating inventory.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma required along with 1 year of administrative or similar experience in an office or laboratory environment.
• Must have computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to follow complex instructions.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds and be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Reliable battery performance data depends on the Cell Technician, who conducts routine laboratory cell-level testing including electrical characterization, dimensional inspections, and mechanical tests across the full sample life cycle in an R and D environment. Based within a battery laboratory team, this role supports test fixture design, equipment calibration, and data communication to test engineers, enabling informed development decisions.

Key Deliverables

• Operate battery test equipment to perform routine laboratory cell level testing including electrical characterization, dimensional inspections and mechanical tests.
• Manage and organize battery cell test samples through their entire life cycle including incoming quality inspection, inventory, tracking, labeling and recording results in a database.
• Compile, organize, summarize and communicate test data to test engineers.
• Participate in test fixture design, instrument and assemble cells into test setup.
• Manage laboratory equipment including daily verification, preventive maintenance and yearly calibration.
• Identify and troubleshoot test equipment and setup as needed and maintain a clean work environment.

Technical Qualifications

• Associate degree with minimum 1 year of experience in a lab or R and D environment, or a technical degree from a 4-year program.
• Experience working with common cell cycling hardware such as Arbin, Maccor, Neware, Bio-logic, PEC, Bitrode and Gamry.
• Knowledge of standard electronics tools including DC meters, power supplies and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in wiring, soldering, metrology and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of safety hazards of working with electrical and mechanical testing of lithium-ion batteries.

As the Cell Technician, this role executes cell processing and cell expansion operations in a cGMP cleanroom facility, following batch records, SOPs, and strict GMP guidelines for both clinical and commercial products. The manufacturing team relies on this work to maintain consistent process execution, documentation accuracy, and cross-departmental collaboration with Material Management, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.

Scope of Work

• Perform all tasks associated with the manufacturing of clinical and commercial products in cleanrooms following batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to execute production under strict GMP guidelines in close collaboration with Material Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Implement and support process improvements and maintain GMP compliance.
• Strictly comply with SOPs and cGMP regulations and accurately complete documentation associated with clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Ensure consistent process execution to guarantee high quality output.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Cell Manufacturing or a related field.
• cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Aseptic processing and cell culture processing experience is a plus.
• VAPRO A and B or LITOP A and B are considered a plus.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive with a good ability to work in teams and comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.

The Cell Technician owns device triage, repair, and customer engagement across a consumer electronics service environment, repairing phones, tablets, and other devices while supervising 2 to 5 technicians and managing parts inventory. Working across in-store teams and the broader service network, this role delivers repair quality and service metrics that support customer satisfaction and operational performance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader to other technicians in store and across the network.
• Resolve customer issues relating to equipment problems by repairing phones, tablets and other consumer electronics.
• Engage with and assess customer device needs to deliver outstanding service.
• Repair smart phones by utilizing tools and processes to triage and determine the most effective repair method.
• Meet or exceed key performance objectives including service and repair metrics.
• Manage repair inventory involving new parts, recording inventory volumes and tracking parts.
• Complete regular technical and non-technical coursework within required timeframes including device and skill certifications.
• Supervise between 2 and 5 technicians.

Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of experience with product service support or troubleshooting electronics.
• 1 year of face-to-face customer service experience and 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of mobile devices and operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Wireless device repair certifications such as Apple Certified Technician or CTIA WISE are a plus.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Embedded within a gas turbine maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation, the Aircraft Engine Test Cell Technician preps, tests, and de-preps engines while training toward certified test cell operator status and performing troubleshooting, component replacement, and test documentation. Working closely with engineers, mechanics, and inspectors, this role sustains engine test integrity and continuous improvement of cell processes.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Prep engines for test, conduct testing and de-prep engines.
• Train to become a certified test cell operator and perform certification testing in accordance with overhaul manuals.
• Troubleshoot engine failures, replace failed components and complete test documentation.
• Complete daily maintenance inspections of equipment and facility to ensure operational readiness prior to use.
• Work with specialized mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems to test gas turbine engines.
• Troubleshoot, adjust or replace components on engines and accessories during the testing process.
• Liaise with engineers, mechanics and inspectors on test performance.
• Perform and support troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes and cross-training of other technicians.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with maintenance, repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines.
• Familiarity with gas turbine engines and knowledge of their functional operation.
• Attainment of a Special Process stamp for Test Technician designation.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and related internal control systems.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and stand or sit for prolonged periods.

Reporting to a supervisor, the Cell Technician executes test bench and test cell setups, conducts product testing per plan, and verifies data accuracy for component assemblies and systems across new and current product programs in an engineering environment. Partnering with program and engineering teams through planning meetings and status reviews, this role ensures calibrated, well-documented test outcomes that support product development decisions.

Project Responsibilities

• Assist in the designing and planning of test setup.
• Execute test bench and test cell setup including instrumentation and hardware installation.
• Conduct testing per plan, verify data accuracy and prepare results for reporting.
• Assure proper calibration of instrumentation vital in collecting test data.
• Prepare prototypes of component assemblies and systems of new or current products as directed by written test plans or work requests.
• Implement and actively support safety policies and initiatives.
• Participate in program planning and status meetings and collaborate with the supervisor on ongoing project status and timelines.
• Observe applicable procedures and practices as delineated in Test Operations Manual, PE Procedures and Standard Procedures.

Education and Experience

• Vocational or technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience, or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in an engineering technician role or relevant educational background.
• Basic knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls, hydraulics and gears.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and computer operation.
• Statistical training and programming in C-based languages preferred.
• Proficiency in oral and written business communication.

Sitting at the intersection of wireless construction management and field operations, the Cell Technician conducts daily safety assessments, directs crew activities, and oversees procurement, scheduling, and inspections across telecommunication Outside Plant construction sites. Operating across project planning, permitting, and crew coordination functions, this role ensures projects are delivered on budget, on time, and in full compliance with safety and design specifications.

Accountabilities

• Conduct daily site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site.
• Ensure daily job site cleanliness and that proper safety precautions and barriers are in place.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and properly fill out necessary documentation.
• Review project plans, materials and specific installation instructions to ensure the project is built according to approved design specifications.
• Perform material takeoffs and procurement.
• Organize and schedule crew to ensure projects stay on budget and on time.
• Direct the activities of the crew, operators and installers on the job site.
• Communicate daily with the Area Manager and upper management and ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and inspected daily.
• Schedule and complete inspections per local permitting authority.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supervision of wireless construction projects.
• Experience with telecommunication construction and Outside Plant installations within Right of Way.
• Experience operating heavy equipment including bucket trucks and digger derricks for pole installations.
• Electrical experience with AC and DC installations.
• PIM and Sweep certifications preferred, Class A CDL a plus.
• Ability to motivate crews through teamwork and solid communication skills.

A key member of a precision machining production team, the Cell Technician operates CNC lathes and grinders, performs first piece approvals using GD&T, and runs CMM programs to maintain dimensional quality across manufacturing runs. Collaborating across production and quality functions, this role supports output consistency and equipment reliability in a machining environment.

Work Activities

• Operate CNC lathes and CNC grinders and conduct basic machine setups to run jobs.
• Understand Fanuc and G and M codes and perform tooling offsets as necessary.
• Perform quality checks while running production and make machine offsets as necessary.
• Perform First Piece Approval quality checks including using GD&T.
• Run CMM programs and read and understand part prints.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a machining and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and stand for long periods of time.
• Familiarity with SPC a plus.
• Ability to work quickly and swiftly with large, heavy machinery and products.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs and respirator.

Small Cell Technician delivers safe, timely, and well-documented field work across assigned small cell job sites, maintaining site cleanliness, coordinating team timesheets, and communicating closeout updates to management and customer representatives. The work directly supports network deployment quality and project completion standards across outdoor construction environments.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure overall safety of assigned job sites and complete work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide required closeout photos of quality work and accurate updates to the management team.
• Professionally communicate with customer representatives.
• Submit daily timesheets for self and assigned team members.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of Small Cell experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have bucket truck experience and be capable of working outdoors in all elements.
• Must be proficient with Anritzu sweep gear.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Basic computer skills required.

The Cell Technician delivers consistent CNC production quality by observing machines and materials for defects, performing tooling offsets, monitoring part dimensions, and applying Stop and Fix procedures within a global manufacturing organization with operations in 50 countries. Serving as the primary operator across all department equipment, this role sustains production within specification and contributes to waste reduction and cost avoidance outcomes.

Areas of Ownership

• Continuously observe machines, fixtures, peripheral equipment and gauging for obvious defects or malfunctions.
• Continuously observe material and parts for obvious defects while handling to prevent production problems and damage.
• Perform tooling offsets of CNC machines and replace and adjust existing tooling to maintain production within specifications.
• Monitor for visual tooling defects in work-holding and cutting tools and ensure first piece approval.
• Monitor measured part dimensions and utilize Stop and Fix procedures to correct discrepancies.
• Operate all pieces of equipment within the department and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Develop knowledge of proper handling techniques and use of coolants and maintain appropriate coolant levels.
• Submit waste reductions and cost avoidances and follow process sheets and work instructions.

Background and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of machining experience with knowledge of terminology related to equipment, methods, tooling and gauging.
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading and basic gauging and measurement techniques.
• Must attend company paid college courses.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and changing priorities.

As the Cell Technician, this role performs a variety of assembly, production, R and D testing, and inspection operations involving hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and electronic instrumentation across engine and sub-assembly manufacturing. The assembly and test team relies on this work to maintain established production standards, accurate CAPPS documentation, and compliant identification and inspection records.

Role Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and reassemble engines and sub-assemblies as required and make necessary modifications and repairs.
• Start and operate engines during testing according to Acceptance Test Procedure and run engine tests as required.
• Set up and operate dynamic and static balancing machines and achieve properly balanced parts.
• Complete process, sub-assembly and assembly tasks accurately and record activity in CAPPS as completed.
• Evaluate operator-generated documentation of in-process or final manufacturing and assembly operations for completeness, accuracy and compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics and be keyboard literate.
• Must be experienced in the proper use of hand tools, air tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of ammonia hazards and ability to identify and document non-conforming hardware conditions.
• Ability to apply identification markings to hardware according to company guidelines and complete inspection documentation.
• Must maintain established production standards and keep equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly manner.

Cell Technician creates reliable laboratory support for IVTS activities by performing cell culture, aseptic technique, fluorescent microscopy, and reagent preparation in a GMP and GLP-regulated environment. Working with minimal supervision, this role guides training of new staff, plans laboratory work schedules, and maintains documentation and equipment monitoring that sustain laboratory compliance and operational continuity.

Operational Focus

• Provide operational support for IVTS activities including aseptic technique, cell culture, light and fluorescent microscopy and reagent preparation.
• Lead in training new staff and planning of laboratory work schedules.
• Participate in data review and assist in document review and the updating of SOPs and forms.
• Organize laboratory supplies and media and reagent shipments.
• Perform daily monitoring of equipment and applicable facilities and prepare documentation of in-house media and reagents.
• Work on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
• Must be able to work in a lab setting with exposure to animals, biohazards and chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and work in variable temperatures from high to freezing.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform activities with repetitive motions including crouching, bending, twisting and reaching.
• May be required to work holidays, weekends and overtime.

Reporting to a Construction Manager, the Cell Technician oversees all aspects of DAS, BTS, and small cell site builds, terminating COAX, fiber, DC and AC power, and CAT 6 cabling while ensuring installations meet client quality standards and project timelines. Partnering with subs and reporting progress to a PM, this role ensures safe, on-schedule delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Terminate cabling as directed for COAX, fiber, DC and AC power, CAT 6 and all other cabling associated with DAS, BTS and small cell projects.
• Follow all safety and project guidelines communicated from the Construction Manager and each project.
• Read prints and drawings and understand daily tasks assigned to be completed.
• Communicate all questions and information requests to the Construction Manager.
• Represent the client while on the job site and uphold all installation standards to complete work at the highest quality.

Technical Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in telecommunication cabling and fiber construction with a focus on DAS project work.
• Basic knowledge of DC power and AC power.
• Basic knowledge of PIM and Line Sweep desired but not required.
• Basic laptop skills including understanding of IbWave, PDF, PowerPoint and Excel workbooks.
• Basic hand tools for communications installation and proper safety harness for use of scissor and boom lifts.
• Full PPE for construction environment required.
• Must be available to work weekends if required to complete projects and meet timelines.