CNC Automation technician

The CNC automation technician's role is to program the numerical control of machine tools, control servo motor axes, carry out functional tests, and commission the automatic systems that equip the machines. Our machines can be automated systems, robotic systems or CNC machine tools.

To commission a machine, the CNC tech must do some preliminary preparation. Then, he/she will be called upon to perform the start-up according to the commissioning file, analyze and set up machine safety systems, follow the schedule and prepare progress reports, coordinate his/her work with other members of the installation team, participate in the documentation of a user and maintenance manual to train operators and electrical maintenance technicians in the use of the machine tool automation systems.

His/her work is divided up as follows:

40% Office work: Preparation of files, programs, macros, and CNC controller parameters.

30% Factory work: Machine tool start-up and basic functional testing. This task can be optional, and only on-site start-up

30% Customer site: Machine start-up, full functional tests, customer training on the use of machine-tool automation. Customer site time varies between 9 and 25 weeks, depending on the complexity, the size and progress of the job.

Missions

Prepare and pre-study the machine tool commissioning, according to customer specifications and our contract

• Prepare start-up files based on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings produced by our teams.
• Prepare the PLC program base (offline)
• Prepare macros (e.g. M06, tool change macros)
• Prepare CNC controller parameters (Siemens or Fanuc)
• Start-up machine and check PLC program conformity

Program machine tools or automated systems used, among other things, for tool changes, motor cooling, coolant pump control and vacuum control.

• Program the inputs and outputs of the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Macros from a blank module
• Control the axes (X,Y,Z, BC) of the servo motors (DC motor) which will enable the machine to move precisely, in order to machine parts or remove material
• Carry out functional tests with the equipment engineer (the customer), according to the established specifications, to ensure the machine operates according to contract.

Carry out machine commissioning at customer sites

• Start-up PLC auxiliary units: cooling, hydraulics, and vacuum
• Define and secure minimum/maximum machine distances
• Ensure that the electro spindle complies with performance requirements

Participate in the analysis and implementation of machine safety systems by producing a report in accordance with ISO-13849.

Ensure compliance with the schedule established in the start-up file.

Prepare progress reports to update the start-up file. Send reports to management (Granby, QC.) to follow up on work, problems encountered, and solutions found

Coordinate work with other members of the installation team (mechanics, IT specialists, electricians) through daily meetings

Participate in the documentation of commissioned systems, including M-codes and G-codes, in order to create, by the editorial team (Granby, QC.), a machine operation and maintenance manual to be given to the customer

Train the operator, the electrical maintenance technician, and the parts programmer (the customer) in the use and maintenance of machine tool automation systems, in accordance with system/manual documentation. A minimum of 24 hours of training per shift is planned

Performance criteria

Quality of interventions

Compliance with Health and Safety standards

Reliability of reports and documentation

Technical skills

Procifiency in PLC programming languages

• Ladder
• Structured text
• Siemans Step 7 ou TIA
• Allen-Bradley

Reading of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings and diagrams

Time and priority management

Cross-disciplinary skills

Self-reliance and resourcefulness

Planning and organization

Adaptability

Team spirit and collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Quality service oriented

Education:

DEC or AEC in electrical engineering, electricity or industrial electronics

BAC in automated production engineering