Workshop Technician / CNC Operator (CAM)

Vsquared; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Relocation support

Gym allowance €50 monthly

Team lunches

Monthly social events

Annual off-site with the team

Development budget

Job summary

Lace Lithography in Bergen, Norway, is hiring a Workshop Technician / CNC Operator. You will run a new 5-axis CNC mill, perform CAM programming, and contribute to prototype development in a fast-paced R&D setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, cross-functional collaboration with the R&D team, and a willingness to relocate or assist with immigration as needed. Strong English communication is required, along with a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• CAM programming and CNC milling: 2+ years experience with process, toolpaths, and cutting parameters.
• Trade certificate for CNC operator, mechanic, industrial assembler, precision mechanic, or equivalent.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems; Heidenhain experience advantageous.
• Class B license and forklift certification.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Self-driven, organized, and safety-conscious workflow advocate.
• Ability to collaborate in a flat, international team.

Responsibilities

• CAM programming & 5-axis CNC machining to produce precision components and prototypes.
• Close collaboration with R&D to translate ideas into physical test parts on short notice.
• Joint management of the two-person workshop, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Operate laser cutters for rapid prototyping and part customization.
• Operate laser welder for rapid prototyping tasks.
• Daily workshop operations, maintenance, and equipment servicing.
• Inventory management, goods receipt, and layout optimization.
• Ensure workshop compliance with Norwegian HSE standards and maintain equipment histories.

Skills

CAM Expertise

Trade Certificate

Practical & Mechanical Experience

Driver's License

English Proficiency

Self-Driven

Attention to Detail

Solution-Oriented

Collaboration Skills

5-Axis Machining

Tools

Heidenhain CNC controls

3D Printing (Interest/Experience)

Laser Cutting (as needed)

Job description

At Lace Lithography, we’re scaling our team and looking for a sharp, passionate teammate to join us to build something really, really small.

In our company we build chip lithography technology that will enable the next 100 years of chip manufacturing. Founded in 2023, we’re based in Bergen (Norway), Eindhoven (The Netherlands) and Barcelona (Spain), and backed by some of the world’s most ambitious investors.

About the Role:

Are you our new Workshop Technician / CNC Operator?

At Lace Lithography, we are developing a brand-new production method for manufacturing microchips. We are based in Bergen and Barcelona, backed by some of the world's most ambitious investors.

We are looking for an independent and solution-oriented CNC Operator and Workshop Technician. Here, you will become part of a two-person team alongside our current workshop technician. You will work closely together to run the workshop, brainstorm technical solutions, and deliver critical components to our R&D and hardware teams.

This is a distinct R&D and prototyping role. Daily life with us is dynamic, and you must thrive working in close proximity to our research projects. This means you will often need to pivot on short notice to produce, adapt, or fine-tune prototypes based on ideas that emerge in real time - here, you get to help shape the solutions rather than simply following a fixed order list.

We have just ordered a brand-new Heidenhain-controlled 5-axis CNC machine, and we are looking for someone who thrives in the intersection between practical workshop tasks, CAM programming, and creating the prototypes of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• CAM Programming & 5-Axis CNC Machining: Programming and operating our new 5-axis CNC mill to manufacture unique precision components, jigs, and prototypes for the hardware team.

• Close Collaboration with R&D: Working cross-functionally with our research projects to translate ideas and sketches into physical test components on short notice.

• Two-Person Workshop Management: Collaborating on daily operations, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across CNC equipment, laser cutters, and other machinery.

• Laser Cutting: Operating laser cutters for rapid prototyping and part customization.

• Laser Welder: Operating laser welder for rapid prototyping and part customization.

• Daily Operations & Maintenance: Ensuring optimal operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance for the CNC machine, laser cutter, and other workshop facilities.

• Inventory Management & Logistics: Goods receipt, organizing the workshop layout, and logging parts and components.

• HSE & Documentation: Ensuring the workshop complies with Norwegian HSE standards, participating in safety inspections (vernerunder), and maintaining equipment service histories.

Required Qualifications:

• CAM Expertise: 2+ years of experience with CAM programming and CNC milling. Which specific CAM software you have used is not critical; what matters most is a strong process understanding, toolpaths, cutting parameters, and machining strategies. Experience with 5-axis machining is a major plus.

• Trade Certificate: Trade certificate as a CNC operator, mechanic (industrial, agricultural, or automotive), industrial assembler, precision mechanic, or equivalent. Significant and relevant experience can compensate for the lack of a formal trade certificate.

• Practical & Mechanical Experience: Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and mechanical/electrical machine maintenance. Experience with Heidenhain CNC control systems is a clear advantage. Experience with (or interest in) 3D printing is also a plus.

• Driver's License: Class B driver’s license and forklift certificate.

• Languages: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Practical & Self-Driven: You take proud ownership of the workshop and tackle challenges head-on as they arise.

• Structured & Quality-Conscious: You have an eye for detail, work with precision, and prioritize HSE and safety.

• Solution-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where we build the path as we walk it.

• Strong Collaboration Skills: You excel in an informal, international, and cross-functional environment with a flat organizational structure.

Our team here at Lace:

…consists of amazing people who’ve joined us from all over the world, driven by intense curiosity, the urge for exploration, and a desire to push the limits of physics. We promise to offer you a place among highly motivated Lacers, present you with extremely difficult problems—and have a lot of fun solving them.

Workplace & culture:

Lace operates out of two beautiful, vibrant, and strong-willed cities. Although we are cities apart, we strive to make the team feel as one.

We don’t define values—but we have one universal expectation:
Be the best team player you can be.

Perks and Benefits:

Part of the team, part of the company
Competitive salary + equity through our incentive plan.

Feel-good perks
€50 monthly gym allowance, weekly team lunches, monthly social events, and annual off-site with the whole team.

Personal Development
Quarterly development goals with your manager and your own budget to learn and grow.

No journey without travelling
We support relocation and immigration to make joining Lace as smooth as possible.