CPT Manufacturing Operator Jobs
Manufacturing Operator jobs give F-1 students on CPT hands-on production floor experience that directly satisfies degree requirements in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and operations management. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must appear in your curriculum as an integral learning component, not just elective work.
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SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2002, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.
Position Summary
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This internship provides students with direct exposure to manufacturing operations, production support activities, work instruction development, safety initiatives, and training coordination within a dynamic LSR injection molding manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and update production work instructions.
- Support safety initiatives and training documentation.
- Assist with production reporting and operational organization.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support KPI development, reporting, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Assist with operational performance reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production Leadership to evaluate productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
- Help develop safety and training matrices.
- Support manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
- Assist with operational efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in shop floor improvement projects.
- Identify non-conforming products or processes during inspections and ensure that proper containment actions are taken.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Document non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality issues, and provide feedback to relevant teams on trends and recurring problems.
LOCATION
Location: Simtec
SALARY
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2002, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.
Position Summary
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This internship provides students with direct exposure to manufacturing operations, production support activities, work instruction development, safety initiatives, and training coordination within a dynamic LSR injection molding manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and update production work instructions.
- Support safety initiatives and training documentation.
- Assist with production reporting and operational organization.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support KPI development, reporting, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Assist with operational performance reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production Leadership to evaluate productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
- Help develop safety and training matrices.
- Support manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
- Assist with operational efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in shop floor improvement projects.
- Identify non-conforming products or processes during inspections and ensure that proper containment actions are taken.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Document non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality issues, and provide feedback to relevant teams on trends and recurring problems.
LOCATION
Location: Simtec
SALARY
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Get Access To All JobsManufacturing Operator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Operator role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly tied to your academic program and your school lists it as an integral part of your curriculum. Industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and operations management programs commonly authorize production operator internships. Your DSO reviews the job description against your program requirements, so bring the offer letter and a position description when you request authorization.
Can I work full-time as a Manufacturing Operator on CPT?
Full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, is allowed but carries a significant consequence: 12 months of full-time CPT use disqualifies you from OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT eligibility. Most F-1 students in Manufacturing Operator roles choose part-time CPT during the academic year to protect their post-graduation OPT.
What documents does my employer need when I start a CPT job?
Your employer completes an I-9 using your valid passport, unexpired F-1 visa stamp, and your I-20 showing the CPT authorization with the correct employer name, start date, and end date. The CPT authorization on your I-20 serves as your employment authorization document for I-9 purposes, so no separate EAD is required for CPT positions.
How do I find Manufacturing Operator roles that accept CPT students?
Browse Manufacturing Operator listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with work authorization filing history. When reaching out, reference your CPT authorization directly in your application cover and confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Many mid-size manufacturers are unfamiliar with F-1 CPT, so providing a one-page explainer alongside your application can remove friction from the hiring process.
What happens if my CPT end date passes before the job ends?
You must stop working on the CPT end date listed on your I-20. Continuing without an updated authorization puts your F-1 status at risk. If the role extends, return to your DSO before the current authorization expires and request an updated I-20 reflecting the new end date. Plan for at least two weeks of processing time at your school's international student office.