About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you the person everyone calls when a project needs to run seamlessly—whether it’s fitting custom glass, precision aluminum work, or transforming kitchens into showstoppers? At Al-Ittifaq Workshop, we’re searching for a Professional Technician adept in aluminum, glass, and kitchen installations to bring our clients’ visions to life. As the demand for tailored architectural solutions continues to rise, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your craftsmanship genuinely matters.
About the Company
Al-Ittifaq Workshop isn’t your typical fabrication shop. We’re a tight-knit crew of builders and dreamers, known both for our sharp technical skills and our creative problem-solving. Whether we’re brainstorming elegant glass features or putting the final touches on a complex kitchen install, we believe in doing things right—the first time. It’s not unusual to catch us comparing notes over strong coffee or swapping tips for streamlining tricky installs. Joining us means stepping into a hands-on, supportive environment where pride in our work comes standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Fabricate, assemble, and install aluminum frames, doors, and structures to spec—sometimes on-site, sometimes in the workshop.
- Precisely cut, handle, and fit glass panels for windows, partitions, or display units, ensuring seamless alignment and secure fixtures.
- Assemble and install custom kitchen cabinets and components, collaborating closely with clients and our in-house carpenters.
- Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and client sketches, quickly translating ideas into real-world results.
- Troubleshoot installation snags on the fly, keeping a cool head when things don’t quite go as planned (because, honestly, sometimes they don’t).
- Spot-check your own and others’ work—it’s not unusual to lend a hand or offer feedback, and we value technicians who help everyone raise the bar.
- Keep your work area organized and safe, while adhering to company standards and local building codes.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Demonstrated experience in aluminum fabrication and installation (at least 2 years hands-on preferred).
- Skilled with glass cutting, fitting, and handling tools—a steady hand and a detail-oriented eye are essential.
- Solid background in kitchen cabinet assembly and installation.
- Able to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards.
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working on-site or in the workshop, sometimes with tight deadlines.
- Strong communication—it’s important that you can solve problems with both tools and words.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous work in custom design projects or high-end residential/commercial jobs.
- A knack for training junior technicians or sharing best practices.
- Experience with power tools and maintenance of specialized fabrication machinery.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.
- Supportive, team-oriented workshop—if you love sharing tricks of the trade or learning new ones, you’ll fit right in.
- Flexible work environment: Depending on the project, you may alternate between on-site installations and relaxed workshop days.
- Frequent chances to take on unique, custom projects—there’s rarely a dull day.
- Continuous learning: We’re big on upskilling, with new tooling and techniques always on the horizon.
- Coffee breaks, open communication, and respect—your work matters and your voice is heard.
We pride ourselves on being a place where skilled technicians can grow their craft, earn the respect they deserve, and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through your process for fabricating and installing a custom aluminum frame from reading the client’s sketch to final installation?
- How do you ensure precision and safety when cutting and fitting glass panels, especially when you’re dealing with irregular shapes or tight tolerances?
- Tell us about a challenging kitchen cabinet install you led—what obstacles did you face, and how did you overcome them?
- Which power tools and machinery do you most often rely on in your fabrication work, and how do you maintain them for peak performance?
- When given a set of technical drawings or blueprints, how do you make sure your work aligns with specifications and client expectations?
- Have you ever spotted a mistake in a co-worker’s or your own installation? How did you approach correcting it and communicating about it?
- Describe a time when an installation didn’t go according to plan—what troubleshooting steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- How do you balance working efficiently to meet deadlines with maintaining the quality and safety standards required by Al-Ittifaq Workshop?
- If a junior technician was struggling with a difficult task during a big project, how would you support or guide them without disrupting the workflow?
- What motivates you to show up reliably and bring your best to the shop or job site, even on tough days?
- In a team where people are encouraged to share feedback and tricks of the trade, how do you contribute to that culture or benefit from it?
- When priorities shift rapidly between on-site installations and workshop builds, how do you stay organized and adaptable?
- What do you find most rewarding about working on custom architectural projects, and how does that influence your approach to daily tasks?