CPT Production Operator Jobs
Production Operator roles in manufacturing, food processing, and industrial facilities can qualify for CPT when the hands-on work ties directly to your engineering, manufacturing technology, or operations management curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the role must appear in your program's approved experiential learning plan.
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A & B Production Operators
Offshore & Inland - Oil & Gas
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 14/14 Schedules - T2 - Water Survival, Crane
- 7/7 Schedules - Hazwoper - Safe Boating
- Monitor and Maintain Production Facilities/Satellite Wells
- Monitor and Maintain Equipment - pumps, compressors, valves, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years experience
LOCATION
Crew Change Locations - Venice - Galliano - ICY - Cocodrie
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full-time
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
INTRODUCTION
Now Hiring
A & B Production Operators
Offshore & Inland - Oil & Gas
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 14/14 Schedules - T2 - Water Survival, Crane
- 7/7 Schedules - Hazwoper - Safe Boating
- Monitor and Maintain Production Facilities/Satellite Wells
- Monitor and Maintain Equipment - pumps, compressors, valves, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years experience
LOCATION
Crew Change Locations - Venice - Galliano - ICY - Cocodrie
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full-time
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Operator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Operator role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but the qualification depends on how your school defines the connection between the job duties and your enrolled curriculum. Programs in manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, supply chain management, or operations management most commonly support CPT for Production Operator roles. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific degree program and the employer's job description.
Can I work full-time as a Production Operator on CPT?
Full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week by USCIS, is permitted but carries a significant consequence: 12 months of full-time CPT use eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't affect OPT. If you're planning to stay in the U.S. after graduation, discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time production role.
Do Production Operator employers need to do anything special to hire me on CPT?
Employers don't file petitions or pay government fees for CPT hires the way they do for H-1B workers. Their main obligations are verifying your work authorization through Form I-9 and, if enrolled, E-Verify. You handle the CPT authorization through your DSO. That said, the employer must provide a written job offer letter describing the role, start date, and hours so your school can process the I-20 update.
How do I find Production Operator employers who are comfortable with CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Production Operator roles at employers with international hiring history. Manufacturing facilities that have previously hired on work visas or CPT tend to have established I-9 and onboarding processes for international students, which means fewer delays and fewer questions about your authorization documents on day one.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the Production Operator role changes significantly after I start?
If your duties, hours, or employer location change materially from what your DSO authorized, your CPT authorization may no longer cover the new work. You'd need to return to your DSO with updated job details and request a revised I-20 before the change takes effect. Working outside the scope of your authorized CPT puts your F-1 status at risk, so don't wait to report changes.
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