Window Film Installation Technician — Automotive & Architectural

Alpha Finish•Newtown, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Window Film Installation Technician — Automotive & Architectural Alpha Finish | Newtown, PA | Full-Time About the Role Alpha Finish is a premium surface protection studio specializing in paint protection film, ceramic coating, and window film for discerning owners of premium and performance vehicles, homes, and commercial properties. We're looking for a skilled Window Film Installation Technician to serve as the entry point of our service offering — automotive tint in our Newtown Township studio, and residential/commercial architectural film on-location at client properties. This is a hybrid role: shop-based for automotive work, mobile for residential and commercial installations. It's a strong fit for an installer who wants to build cross-disciplinary skill across automotive and architectural film rather than staying in one lane.

Requirements

1+ years of professional window film installation experience (automotive, architectural, or both) — candidates with architectural/flat-glass experience and no automotive background are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated precision hand-tool skill: squeegee technique, blade work, pattern application
Valid driver's license and clean driving record (required for on-location residential/commercial work)
Reliable transportation to/from the studio; ability to transport a mobile installation kit to client sites
Comfortable working independently at client residences and commercial properties without direct supervision
Physical ability to work in varied positions (kneeling, reaching, overhead work) for extended periods, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for finish defects
Professional presentation and communication — this role is client-facing in a way our in-studio roles are not

Nice To Haves

IWFA (International Window Film Association) certification, or willingness to pursue it
Manufacturer-specific installation certification (automotive and/or architectural film brand — Alpha Finish will support certification training as brand partnerships are finalized)
Prior experience working directly in client homes or occupied commercial spaces
Experience identifying and communicating pre-existing glass conditions to protect against liability disputes

Responsibilities

Install window film on customer vehicles to Alpha Finish quality and finish standards, including precision pattern cutting, edge work, and defect-free application
Inspect vehicles pre- and post-installation; document existing glass condition, defroster lines, and any pre-existing damage
Maintain safe cure-time conditions (bay temperature, humidity, dust control) to protect film adhesion and warranty integrity
Coordinate with front-of-house/scheduling on realistic turnaround times per vehicle and film spec
Flag any vehicle-specific installation risks (aftermarket sensors, heated glass, curved rear windows) before committing bay time
Install architectural window film at customer residences and commercial properties per project specifications
Assess flat glass condition on-site prior to installation — identify existing seal failures, thermal stress risk (especially on older single-pane or heat-absorbing glass), and any conditions that could void film or glass warranty
Manage a mobile installation kit (tools, film stock, solution, safety equipment) and maintain it to Alpha Finish standards
Represent Alpha Finish professionally in client homes and businesses — this is the most visible, trust-dependent part of the role
Communicate realistic scheduling windows accounting for weather, glass access, and site conditions
Maintain consistent quality standards across both disciplines; escalate any job outside current skill level rather than compromising finish quality
Track and report material usage, waste, and rework for cost control
Participate in ongoing certification and training as Alpha Finish's film brand partnerships are finalized
Maintain accurate job documentation in the shop management system (OrbisX)