CPT Production Associate Jobs
Production Associate roles in manufacturing, food processing, and consumer goods align with F-1 CPT when your academic program in industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management requires hands-on production floor experience. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must connect directly to your coursework.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Associate role qualify for CPT?
It depends on your degree program. CPT requires a direct connection between the job duties and your enrolled coursework. A Production Associate role qualifies if your program in industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management includes practical training as a required or integral component. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific curriculum, not the job title alone.
Can I work full-time as a Production Associate on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, has a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Production Associate shifts frequently run 40 hours weekly. Before accepting a full-time offer, confirm with your DSO whether part-time CPT is an option that still satisfies your curriculum requirement.
How do I show a production employer that CPT is legitimate work authorization?
Show the employer your CPT-endorsed I-20, which lists your authorized employer, job title, and dates. For I-9 verification, a CPT-authorized I-20 combined with your F-1 visa and passport establishes your work authorization. Employers enrolled in E-Verify can confirm your status electronically. Migrate Mate surfaces employers familiar with F-1 authorization, which reduces the need to explain the process from scratch.
What happens if my Production Associate CPT authorization expires mid-semester?
You must stop working immediately if your CPT end date passes and your DSO hasn't issued an updated I-20. Production environments often require workers on-site daily, so a lapse creates an immediate compliance problem. Request a CPT extension at least two weeks before your current authorization expires. Your employer cannot legally continue your employment until the updated I-20 is issued and you provide it for I-9 re-verification.
Can I switch employers mid-semester on CPT for a Production Associate role?
Not without a new CPT authorization. Each CPT approval is tied to a specific employer, job title, and date range listed on your I-20. If you receive a better offer mid-semester, your DSO must cancel the current CPT and issue a new I-20 for the new employer before you start. Some schools restrict mid-semester employer changes, so check your institution's CPT policy before committing to multiple offers.