Assembly Technician

Brady Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Matching Gift program

Job summary

Brady Corporation seeks an Assembly Technician to support laser marking systems at our Cranberry Township facility. You will assemble optical, mechanical, and electrical components, interpret schematics, and perform precision soldering to ensure high-quality laser systems.

You will align optical pathways, troubleshoot issues on the production line, and operate shop machinery to fabricate or modify parts. Collaboration with engineering and production teams is essential for safety and process

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent experience in mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, optical ray diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, ERP systems, and Salesforce in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical, mechanical, and electrical components per specifications and engineering drawings.
• Interpret electrical schematics, optical ray diagrams, component layouts, and mechanical drafts.
• Perform precision soldering on sensitive electronic control boards and troubleshoot laser assembly issues on the production line.
• Identify and communicate design flaws, optical misalignments, or integration issues to the engineering team.
• Align optical pathways and adjust mechanical/electrical components to fit specific laser chassis builds.
• Safely operate shop machinery to fabricate or modify laser system parts.
• Support the assembly and safety enclosure build for laser systems with design engineers.
• Assist in quality testing, shipping prep, and other operational areas within the laser facility.
• Perform additional assembly, maintenance, and technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Precision soldering

Optical alignment

Machinery operation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Google Workspace

ERP systems

Salesforce

Job description

Brady Corporation is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to support critical business operations at our Cranberry Township manufacturing facility. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining high production standards by assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex laser marking machines. Success requires strict adherence to operational procedures, robust technical precision, and an unwavering attention to detail to ensure our systems meet exacting quality and safety standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assemble optical, mechanical, and electrical components to build laser marking systems according to customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Interpret electrical schematics, optical ray diagrams, component layouts, and mechanical engineering drafts.
• Perform precision soldering on sensitive electronic control boards and troubleshoot complex laser assembly issues directly on the production line.
• Identify and communicate design flaws, optical misalignments, or component integration issues to the engineering team.
• Align optical pathways and adjust mechanical/electrical components to fit specific laser machine chassis builds.
• Safely operate shop machinery; including milling machines, metal lathes, band saws, jigsaws, drill presses, and precision hand tools, to fabricate or modify laser system parts.
• Support the assembly and safety enclosure build for laser systems, collaborating with design engineers on necessary mechanical modifications.
• Assist in quality testing, shipping prep, and other operational areas within the laser manufacturing facility as needed.
• Perform additional assembly, maintenance, and technical duties as assigned.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

What You Need To Be Successful

• Associate degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent experience in mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, optical ray diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, ERP systems, and Salesforce in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program