3D Technician

You know those props used to make billboards stand out (i.e. life-size trucks or giant crawfish)? Lamar Advertising's Graphics plant in Baton Rouge, LA is now hiring a new 3D Technician to help bring these to life The purpose of this position is to assist the Senior 3D Technician(s) by operating two expanded polystyrene (EPS) (CNC) cutting and finish-coating machines. The 3D Technician works with the 3D Senior Technicians and at the direction of the Operations Mgr.

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm work schedule with occasional required overtime
• An hourly range of $19.00 - $20.00 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive training program 
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage 
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Sense of urgency and ability to apply common sense and sound technical practices under stress
• Safety minded
• Must possess attention to detail skills
• Painting/airbrushing
• Ability to interpret schedules and set priorities
• Must be team-oriented with a positive attitude and dedication to quality
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Technical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand complex operating instructions
• Ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification
• Ability to obtain Electrical Safety Certification
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials Certification
• Skill in performing operations with units, such as inch, foot, yard, and etc.
• Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads.
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments and directions.
• Critical eye for color and depth perception.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of operating CNC cutting and finish-coating machines preferred
• 1 year of painting or auto body experience preferred
• 1-2 years of Printing or Graphics Experience preferred
• Or some equivalent combination of education and experience

A day in the life:

• The 3D Technician supports the Senior Technician(s) by painting and airbrushing completed 3D props.
• Receive orders using Lamar’s production control systems, and schedule orders.
• Performing routine service and maintenance on the cutting mills
• Loading/unloading blocks of EPS, and sheets of coroplast based on shipping priorities
• Assuring size and shape correctness of EPS
• Materials handling such as safely operating forklifts, hoists, and finishing equipment.
• Cleaning and shaping finished material and preparing for coating
• The technician needs to work and understand the software used on the fin