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Manufacturing Laborer roles on CPT must connect directly to your academic program, whether that's industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management. Your DSO authorizes each CPT placement individually, so you'll need an offer letter naming the employer, start date, and how the work integrates with your coursework before authorization begins.
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INTRODUCTION
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – passionate 2nd Shift Production / General Laborer's. This position reports to Production Supervisor and will work in Litchfield.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assembles and packages parts to fill customer orders
- Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Accountable for the care and well-being of all tooling and equipment assigned to the cell operation
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
- Must be dependable and have a good attendance record.
- Must not have discipline warnings in last 12 months.
- Must be accurate with numbers and scales.
- Must be capable of satisfying the requirements of Manufacturing Orders.
- Must be able to work with little supervision.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must pass the required job protocol physical test as administered by Apex Physical Therapy.
- Must be available to work required overtime as schedules dictate.
Note: Failure to maintain any of these qualifications may result in disqualification from the position.
TRAINING:
- Up to 2 to 4 weeks on the job training
Dometic’s Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
ARE YOU OUR NEXT STAR? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsManufacturing Laborer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Laborer role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on whether the work directly integrates with your academic program. Roles involving production processes, quality assurance, inventory management, or lean manufacturing operations can qualify for programs in industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the job duties map to your specific curriculum and degree requirements.
Can I work full-time as a Manufacturing Laborer on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT carries a serious consequence: if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Most manufacturing co-op placements are structured as full-time, so you need to track your cumulative full-time CPT months carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
What documents does my manufacturing employer need from me before I start?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed for their specific location and dates, plus your valid F-1 visa stamp and passport for I-9 verification. Some manufacturers also request a copy of your enrollment verification. Make sure the CPT start date on your I-20 matches the date on your offer letter exactly, because any mismatch can flag your I-9 as incomplete.
How do I find manufacturing employers who have hired F-1 CPT students before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented F-1 work authorization history, which helps you avoid facilities that haven't navigated international student onboarding before. Targeting experienced employers matters in manufacturing because shift supervisors and plant HR teams don't always understand CPT documentation requirements, and an inexperienced employer can delay your start date or mishandle your I-9.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before my manufacturing assignment ends?
You cannot legally work past the CPT end date listed on your I-20, even if your employer wants you to continue. You'd need to return to your DSO for a new CPT authorization covering the extended period, which requires another offer letter or written extension from the employer specifying the new end date. Plan for this buffer before you sign any employment agreement with a fixed project timeline.
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