Benefits:
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discounts
Who We Are
AlphaGraphics West Houston is a fast-paced print, signage, mailing, and marketing services company serving businesses throughout the Houston area.
We believe how we work matters just as much as what we produce. We are looking for team members who take ownership, communicate professionally, solve problems, and work collaboratively to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
We operate using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which means clear expectations, accountability, strong communication, and a team that understands what success looks like.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Wide Format & Sign Production Lead to help lead and grow our wide format department. This is a hands-on production leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, maintaining high quality standards, and helping a team succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Own the daily workflow and production priorities of the wide format department.
Produce and finish a variety of wide format products including signs, banners, graphics, decals, and custom applications.
Prioritize work to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Perform quality control before jobs leave the department.
Communicate capacity constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, and production concerns early.
Train and support team members on equipment, materials, and production standards.
Maintain equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
Help improve processes, reduce waste, and increase department efficiency.
Qualifications - Required
3+ years of hands-on experience in wide format printing, sign production, graphics production, or a related industry
Strong working knowledge of wide format digital printing and finishing processes
Experience operating equipment such as:
Roll-to-roll printers
UV flatbed printers
Laminators
Vinyl cutters
Routers
Experience with vinyl application, mounting, laminating, trimming, weeding, masking, and sign assembly
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
Ability to identify and troubleshoot production, material, and equipment issues before they become costly mistakes
Working knowledge of common substrates, vinyls, adhesives, laminates, and their appropriate applications
Basic math, measuring, and computer skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with sales, design, prepress, and production
Leadership & Ownership
Sees what needs to happen next and takes appropriate action
Communicates issues early and works toward solutions
Is comfortable recommending a better production method when appropriate
Helps train others and shares knowledge freely
Holds themselves, their department, and their work to a high standard
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move materials and finished products used in wide format production
Ability to stand for extended periods and work safely in a production environment
Why People Enjoy Working Here
The people who thrive at AlphaGraphics West Houston enjoy staying busy, solving problems, helping customers, and being part of a team that supports one another. Successful team members demonstrate ownership, accountability, collaboration, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced wide format professional who wants more responsibility than simply running equipment and takes pride in producing exceptional work, we'd love to hear from you.
*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.