Window Film Installation Technician — Automotive & Architectural
- Compensation
- $20–$30 / hr
- Location
- Newtown, PA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Must have
- 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 a
- 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 have
- 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
Full description
Alpha Finish is a premium surface protection studio in Newtown Township, PA, specializing in paint protection film, ceramic coating, and window film for owners of premium and performance vehicles, homes, and businesses. We're hiring a Window Film Installation Technician to handle automotive tint in our studio and residential/commercial film installations on-location at client properties. This is a hybrid role — shop-based for vehicles, mobile for residential and commercial work — ideal for an installer who wants to build skill across both automotive and architectural film. You'll need strong hand-tool precision, a clean driving record, and the professionalism to represent Alpha Finish directly in clients' homes and businesses. Prior automotive tint or architectural/flat-glass experience welcomed; IWFA certification a plus. Alpha Finish supports manufacturer certification training as our brand partnerships finalize.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Automotive (in-studio)
- 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
Residential & Commercial (on-location)
- 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