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Manufacturing CPT roles span production engineering, quality assurance, supply chain operations, and process improvement, all areas where hands-on plant-floor experience directly satisfies curriculum requirements. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie to a specific course or program requirement in your I-20.
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Third Shift (Nights)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
Job Description
3rd Shift: Sun-Thurs 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM
This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days of employment!
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
How Will You Make an Impact?
- Model safe behaviors, perform pre-task risk assessments, and keep a clean, organized workstation that supports flow and reduces errors
- Learn your workflows, follow standard work, and consistently meet or exceed daily output with dependable attendance and shift coverage
- Perform meticulous first-piece inspections, use SPC/visual controls, and stop-at-defect to prevent rework and scrap
- Partner with quality to drive root-cause fixes
A Day in the Life:
- Join tier meeting to review targets, quality issues, and constraints
- Follow current standard work (SOPs) and visual controls
- Perform first-piece inspection; record results
- Fulfill job orders by cutting tubes or picking parts
- Maintain clean, organized workspace; remove trip hazards
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
- Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Manufacturing process knowledge
- Understanding of SOPs/standard work, work instructions, and visual controls
Technical skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints and BOMs
- Equipment operation and setup; changeovers and basic parameter adjustments
- Basic computer skills
Quality and problem-solving
- First-piece inspection, in-process checks, and stop-at-defect discipline
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work environment
- Cleanroom production floor
- Variable temperatures, noise levels, and occasional fumes/particulates
- Standing workstations or assembly lines
- Required use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hairnet, body suit, cleanroom shoes)
Physical abilities
- Stand, walk, bend, and lift as required
- Work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks
- Safe handling of materials and operation within environmental conditions
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment (40lbs or more)
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
Third Shift (Nights)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
Job Description
3rd Shift: Sun-Thurs 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM
This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days of employment!
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
How Will You Make an Impact?
- Model safe behaviors, perform pre-task risk assessments, and keep a clean, organized workstation that supports flow and reduces errors
- Learn your workflows, follow standard work, and consistently meet or exceed daily output with dependable attendance and shift coverage
- Perform meticulous first-piece inspections, use SPC/visual controls, and stop-at-defect to prevent rework and scrap
- Partner with quality to drive root-cause fixes
A Day in the Life:
- Join tier meeting to review targets, quality issues, and constraints
- Follow current standard work (SOPs) and visual controls
- Perform first-piece inspection; record results
- Fulfill job orders by cutting tubes or picking parts
- Maintain clean, organized workspace; remove trip hazards
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field
- Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Manufacturing process knowledge
- Understanding of SOPs/standard work, work instructions, and visual controls
Technical skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints and BOMs
- Equipment operation and setup; changeovers and basic parameter adjustments
- Basic computer skills
Quality and problem-solving
- First-piece inspection, in-process checks, and stop-at-defect discipline
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work environment
- Cleanroom production floor
- Variable temperatures, noise levels, and occasional fumes/particulates
- Standing workstations or assembly lines
- Required use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hairnet, body suit, cleanroom shoes)
Physical abilities
- Stand, walk, bend, and lift as required
- Work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks
- Safe handling of materials and operation within environmental conditions
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment (40lbs or more)
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Get Access To All JobsManufacturing CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a manufacturing co-op count as CPT?
Yes, if your school's curriculum formally requires or offers academic credit for the co-op experience. Manufacturing co-ops at companies like automotive suppliers or electronics manufacturers qualify as CPT when your DSO can tie the placement to a specific course or program requirement on your I-20. The key is prior authorization, you can't start work and apply retroactively.
Can I do CPT at a manufacturing facility in a different state from my school?
Yes. CPT placement location doesn't need to match your school's state, but your DSO must still authorize it and update your I-20 accordingly. Some schools require additional documentation for remote or out-of-state placements, so confirm your institution's policy. The employer's physical address for the work site must appear on your I-20 authorization.
What job titles in manufacturing typically qualify for CPT?
CPT-eligible manufacturing titles include process engineer, quality assurance technician, industrial engineering intern, supply chain analyst, and manufacturing operations associate, among others. The O*NET database categorizes these under Standard Occupational Classification codes that map to engineering, production, and operations programs. Your DSO uses that program-to-role alignment to approve the CPT authorization.
How do I find manufacturing employers who have hired CPT students before?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find manufacturers with verified work authorization history for international students. You can filter for CPT-compatible roles and see which companies have a track record of sponsoring students. Your school's career center may also maintain a list of co-op partners who have completed the CPT authorization process successfully.
Does working full-time in manufacturing on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
It can. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT, defined as more than 20 hours per week, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Manufacturing co-ops and internships are often structured as full-time placements, so track your total full-time CPT months carefully across all authorizations. Part-time CPT does not count toward this threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.
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