Workshop Technician / CNC Operator (CAM)

Lace Lithography AS; Espeland; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Gym allowance €50/month

Weekly team lunches

Monthly social events

Annual off-site

Personal development budget

Relocation support

Job summary

Lace Lithography is seeking an independent Workshop Technician / CNC Operator to join a two-person workshop in Bergen. You’ll program and run our new 5-axis CNC mill, collaborate with R&D to translate ideas into prototypes, and manage daily workshop operations including laser cutting and welding.

English communication and a hands-on, safety-conscious mindset are essential. The role combines CAM programming, machine maintenance, and cross-functional work across R&D and hardware teams in a

Qualifications

• CAM Expertise: 2+ years of CAM programming and CNC milling; 5-axis knowledge is a major plus.
• Trade Certificate: CNC operator or equivalent; significant experience can compensate for lack of formal certificate.
• Practical & mechanical maintenance: hands-on troubleshooting; Heidenhain experience is a bonus; interest in 3D printing welcomed.
• Driver's License: Class B and forklift certificate.
• English language skills: strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-driven: take ownership of the workshop and tackle challenges head-on.
• Structured & quality-conscious: attention to detail, precision, and HSE awareness.
• Solution-oriented: thrive in a fast-paced, exploratory environment.

Responsibilities

• CAM Programming & 5-Axis CNC Machining: program and operate the new 5-axis CNC mill to manufacture precision components and prototypes.
• Close Collaboration with R&D: translate ideas into physical test components on short notice.
• Two-Person Workshop Management: daily operations, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across CNC, laser cutters, and other machinery.
• Laser Cutting: operate laser cutters for rapid prototyping and part customization.
• Laser Welder: operate laser welder for rapid prototyping and part customization.
• Daily Operations & Maintenance: ensure optimal operation and service history for workshop equipment.
• Inventory Management & Logistics: manage goods receipt, layout, and parts logging.
• HSE & Documentation: ensure workshop compliance with Norwegian HSE standards and safety inspections.

Skills

CAM programming

5-axis machining

English communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

Trade certificate in CNC operation

Tools

Heidenhain CNC control

3D printing knowledge

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.