CPT Manufacturing Technician Jobs
Manufacturing Technician CPT jobs let F-1 students apply hands-on engineering coursework directly on the production floor. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie to your degree program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) preserves your full OPT eligibility after graduation.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly tied to your degree program and your school's curriculum requires or offers it for credit. Engineering technology, materials science, and industrial engineering programs typically have the strongest alignment. Your DSO makes the final call based on how well the specific job duties map to your declared major and coursework, so bring the full job description to your advising appointment.
Can I work full-time as a Manufacturing Technician on CPT?
You can work full-time CPT if your program explicitly requires it, but doing so for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in manufacturing choose part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) to protect their post-graduation OPT. Check with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer, since the OPT impact is permanent and can't be reversed after the fact.
How do I find Manufacturing Technician employers who have hired CPT students before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter by work authorization type so you can identify manufacturers with a documented history of hiring F-1 students. That DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have actually gone through the process, not just which ones list 'all work authorizations welcome' in a job posting. It's a faster way to focus your applications on employers who won't be surprised by your I-20.
What documents does a manufacturing employer need from me for CPT onboarding?
You'll need your current I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsement from your DSO, your F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record. Some manufacturers also request your EAD if one was issued, though CPT authorization lives on your I-20, not a separate EAD card in most cases. E-Verify enrolled employers will run your documents through the system at hire, so make sure your I-20 end date covers your full assignment period.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the manufacturing role changes after I start?
If your job duties shift significantly or your employer moves you to a different site or shift structure, your existing CPT authorization may no longer cover the updated role. You'd need to return to your DSO for a new I-20 endorsement reflecting the changed position before continuing work. Working outside the scope of your authorized CPT is a status violation, so flag any material changes to your employer and school immediately.