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, 7a - 3:30p work schedule, with overtime hours as needed
• An hourly rate of $16.50/hour that increases to $17.50/hour upon completion of a 90-day training period.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's 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 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:

• 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.

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email  recruiting@lamar.com.

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 shutdown 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:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 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. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives. 

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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