3D Technician

Lamar Advertising Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (120 hours)

Paid holidays

Training program

Career advancement

Medical plans

Disability coverage

401k with match

HSA contributions

Wellness program

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company is seeking a 3D Technician to support Senior Technicians with painting and airbrushing of 3D props. You will receive orders, plan work, and perform routine maintenance on cutting mills to ensure production runs smoothly.

The role requires attention to detail, safety mindset, and the ability to read complex operating instructions. forklift and electrical safety certifications may be needed, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years Printing or Graphics experience preferred.
• Experience with CNC cutting and finish-coating machines is a plus.
• Proficiency in painting/airbrushing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Paint and airbrush completed 3D props to spec.
• Receive orders and schedule production in Lamar's systems.
• Perform routine service and maintenance on cutting mills.
• Load/unload EPS blocks and sheets based on priority.
• Ensure size and shape accuracy of EPS materials.
• Operate forklifts and other finishing equipment safely.
• Prepare finished material for coating and finalize shaping.
• Maintain inventory records and logs for material usage.
• Construct digital backlit logos and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Painting

Airbrushing

Attention to detail

Reading schedules

Team oriented

Effective communication

Technical/mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation certification

Electrical safety certification

Hazardous materials certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC cutting machines

Finishing equipment

Job description

Description

**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.

• **Learn more about us on our official** YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel) **.**
• **Check reviews and company updates on our** Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\_IE5998.11,28.htm) **.**
• **Learn more about our** Great Place to Work certification. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144)

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 finishing machinery
• Inventory management: completing log sheets to record material usage
• Responsible for constructing digital backlit logos
• General housekeeping duties and ensuring a safe work area

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment is a shop.
• The physical demands include moderate lifting (up to 75 pounds), pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus in reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral
• vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing.