CPT Production Technician Jobs
Production Technician CPT jobs let F-1 students apply hands-on manufacturing, quality control, and process optimization coursework to real production environments. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must directly tie to your enrolled program. Positions span semiconductors, automotive, food processing, and industrial equipment manufacturing.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in manufacturing processes, industrial engineering, quality systems, or operations technology. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties in the job description directly relate to your enrolled curriculum. Roles focused purely on manual labor without a technical or analytical component are less likely to qualify, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Can I work full-time as a Production Technician on CPT?
Full-time CPT is authorized for 40 hours per week, but using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Many F-1 students in production programs opt for part-time CPT during the semester to preserve OPT. Discuss your timeline with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer, especially if you plan to seek H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation.
How do I find Production Technician employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students and surfaces employers with documented work authorization experience. Production and manufacturing companies that regularly hire international students tend to have HR teams familiar with I-20 updates, E-Verify enrollment, and DSO communication. Targeting those employers reduces friction when you're moving through the offer and authorization process.
What documentation does my employer need for my CPT to be valid?
Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. The authorization lives on your I-20, issued by your DSO. Your employer does need to be E-Verify enrolled to legally employ you, and they'll need to provide a written offer or job description for your DSO's review. Keep a copy of your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization and your employer's E-Verify case details on file.
Can my Production Technician CPT position lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but Production Technician roles need to meet the specialty occupation standard for H-1B eligibility, which requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles in semiconductor fabrication, process engineering, or quality assurance in regulated industries are stronger candidates than general assembly technician positions. Confirm the role's H-1B viability with your employer's HR team before banking on that path.