Entry Level Finishing Technician

Do you enjoy constructing creative projects? Know your way around the tool bench? If so, we have an immediate opening for you at Lamar Graphics in Baton Rouge! Our Finishing Technicians build those extensions you see on billboards! They utilize operational skill sets to construct billboard extensions for our offices all over the country.

The Finishing Technician I position is responsible for constructing, deconstructing, and properly packaging Lamar extension kits for shipping.

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What you can expect from us:

A Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 am work schedule with occasional weekend work and overtime opportunities

An hourly rate of $15.50 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications

120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure

12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth

A comprehensive 3-month training program

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential

Multiple medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan with company contributions for participation

Paid parental leave

Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

A flexible work schedule

Ability to achieve a minimum daily production level of 300 sq.ft.

Working knowledge of machining, power tools, and metal work.

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

Education and experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

A day in the life:

Receive and organize daily work order packets according to the ship date and shipping method provided in the extension tracker application to allow for timely production.

Fabricate the pre-cut extension kit by adding supporting brackets, numbering the kits, deconstructing the kits for shipping, and packaging the finished product according to proper guidelines and shipping methods

Maintaining a clean and organized work area including end of day shut down and cleaning procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The primary work environment is a shop.

The physical demands for this job include moderate lifting, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, and depth perception), sitting less than 20% of the time, standing, stooping, turning, walking, and climbing.

Who we are:

Lamar Graphics (i.e. Lamar’s creative hub) in Baton Rouge is home to 70+ masterminds ranging from creative geniuses to technical experts.

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

Billboards

Interstate logos

Handpainted murals

Transportation and airports

The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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41 CFR 60-1.35(c)