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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Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationHickory, NC
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Batesville Casket Company
Production Associate
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Batesville Casket Company
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Production Associate
Batesville Casket Company
Batesville, Indiana
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Assembly
$21.09/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Perdue
Production Associate
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Perdue
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Production Associate
Perdue
Accomac, Virginia
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Factory & Production Work
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Danaher Corporation
Production Associate O1 (SVLM) 3rd Shift, Sun - Fri, 10:00pm - 6:30am
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Danaher Corporation
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Production Associate O1 (SVLM) 3rd Shift, Sun - Fri, 10:00pm - 6:30am
Danaher Corporation
Logan, Utah
Manufacturing Operations
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High School

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SPRING VALLEY
Production Associate
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SPRING VALLEY
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Production Associate
SPRING VALLEY
Greenville, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Factory & Production Work
Assembly
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None
51-200

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Astemo
Production Associate
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Production Associate
Astemo
Greenfield, Indiana
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$18.85/hr
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High School

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Production 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.

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