Alpha Finish is a premium surface protection studio in Newtown, PA, specializing in paint protection film, ceramic coating, and window tint for owners of premium and performance vehicles, homes, and businesses. We take a specialist's approach — depth over breadth, quality over volume — and we're building a team that shares that standard.

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
• 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

General

• 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)

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

Preferred

• 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

What Alpha Finish Offers

• Competitive pay [hourly base + per-job incentive structure — TBD based on final comp model]
• Manufacturer certification training sponsored by Alpha Finish
• A defined path to specialization as our residential/commercial film program scales
• Modern, well-equipped studio facility in Newtown, PA