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Production Machinist roles qualify for CPT when your engineering technology, manufacturing, or precision machining program explicitly integrates shop-floor work into the curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must align with your degree's learning objectives, not just your major.
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Shift: First Shift, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Wipaire is looking for Machinist Intern to join our team working 20-25 hours per week between Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. We anticipate this internship to last between 3-6 months. You will work in a clean, climate controlled environment.
Summary:
The Machinist Intern will work with our team to program, set up and operate a variety of CNC and manual machine shop equipment types to produce precision parts to meet Wipaire and industry standards, and to meet all regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
As an intern, you will work closely with other machinists on the responsibilities listed below:
- Perform machining operations on machining centers (manual, vertical and lathe CNC), primarily working with aluminum and some steel in a low volume high mix environment.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Machine parts to specifications using all available and specialized equipment.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process and alert Machine Shop Supervisor to any equipment issues.
- Suggest improvements to tools, tooling, and processes to maximize quality and efficiency.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications/knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Working towards or holds a degree in Machining.
- Able to read blueprints.
- Able to maintain high quality standards and attention to detail in all facets of the work.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Able to use critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Able to conduct tests and inspections of products to evaluate quality or performance.
- Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
- Apply manual dexterity for hand tools and power equipment use.
- Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day; stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Please apply online at http://www.wipaire.com/careers or e-mail resume to: hr@wipaire.com. No calls or walk-ins please. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
Shift: First Shift, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Wipaire is looking for Machinist Intern to join our team working 20-25 hours per week between Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. We anticipate this internship to last between 3-6 months. You will work in a clean, climate controlled environment.
Summary:
The Machinist Intern will work with our team to program, set up and operate a variety of CNC and manual machine shop equipment types to produce precision parts to meet Wipaire and industry standards, and to meet all regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
As an intern, you will work closely with other machinists on the responsibilities listed below:
- Perform machining operations on machining centers (manual, vertical and lathe CNC), primarily working with aluminum and some steel in a low volume high mix environment.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Machine parts to specifications using all available and specialized equipment.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process and alert Machine Shop Supervisor to any equipment issues.
- Suggest improvements to tools, tooling, and processes to maximize quality and efficiency.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications/knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Working towards or holds a degree in Machining.
- Able to read blueprints.
- Able to maintain high quality standards and attention to detail in all facets of the work.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Able to use critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Able to conduct tests and inspections of products to evaluate quality or performance.
- Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
- Apply manual dexterity for hand tools and power equipment use.
- Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day; stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Please apply online at http://www.wipaire.com/careers or e-mail resume to: hr@wipaire.com. No calls or walk-ins please. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Machinist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Production Machinist work qualify for CPT under an engineering technology degree?
Yes, if your program's curriculum explicitly includes hands-on manufacturing or precision machining components. Degrees in manufacturing engineering technology, mechatronics, or industrial technology are the most straightforward fits. Your DSO will verify that the specific employer's job duties, operating CNC machines, reading technical drawings, performing quality inspections, map to your enrolled coursework before authorizing CPT on your I-20.
Can I do CPT at a small machine shop that has never hired an F-1 student?
Yes. Unlike H-1B visa or OPT STEM extension, CPT doesn't require the employer to file anything with USCIS. The authorization lives entirely on your I-20 and is granted by your DSO. The employer just needs to provide a written offer letter with your role, hours, and start date. Smaller shops often have no prior F-1 experience but face no legal barrier to hiring you on CPT.
How do I find Production Machinist employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Production Machinist roles filtered by employers with CPT and OPT hiring history. Manufacturers with federal contracts are also strong targets because E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for them, meaning their HR teams are already set up to process work-authorization documentation without confusion about what CPT actually requires.
Does my CPT for a Production Machinist role affect my future OPT?
Only if you use full-time CPT for 12 or more cumulative months. At that point, USCIS considers your OPT eligibility exhausted and you won't receive the standard 12-month post-completion OPT period. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward this threshold regardless of duration, so structuring your machinist role as part-time during enrolled semesters preserves your OPT.
What documents does a Production Machinist employer need to keep on file for a CPT hire?
The employer needs a copy of your CPT-authorized I-20 showing the specific employer name, authorized dates, and position. They'll also complete an I-9 using your I-20 and passport as identity and work-authorization documents. Some manufacturers request your SEVIS record number for their HR files. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS, your school handles the authorization entirely through the DSO.