CPT Repair Specialist Jobs
Repair Specialist roles tie directly to programs in applied technology, engineering technology, and industrial maintenance, making them a strong CPT fit when your DSO can document the curriculum connection. Your authorization covers hands-on diagnostics, equipment calibration, and systems restoration work that classroom labs alone can't replicate.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
JOB SUMMARY
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Specialist role is responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.
WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE:
- Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
- Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions.
- Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
- Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development.
- Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
- Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
- Leads team in making process and efficiency improvements.
- Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
- Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.
- Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.
- Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
- Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
- Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
- Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.
THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR TEAM:
- Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related manufacturing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in small group situations.
- Requires understanding of and ability to use a wide variety of tools.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing line techniques.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU PROVIDE:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
JOB CATEGORY
Operations
Is Sponsorship Available? No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
INTRODUCTION
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
JOB SUMMARY
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Specialist role is responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.
WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE:
- Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
- Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions.
- Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
- Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development.
- Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
- Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
- Leads team in making process and efficiency improvements.
- Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
- Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.
- Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.
- Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
- Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
- Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
- Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.
THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD TO OUR TEAM:
- Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related manufacturing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in small group situations.
- Requires understanding of and ability to use a wide variety of tools.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing line techniques.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU PROVIDE:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
JOB CATEGORY
Operations
Is Sponsorship Available? No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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Get Access To All JobsRepair Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Repair Specialist work qualify as an integral part of my curriculum for CPT?
It qualifies when your academic program explicitly includes applied maintenance, systems diagnostics, or engineering technology coursework that the repair work reinforces. Your DSO will evaluate whether the employer's listed duties map to your program's learning outcomes. Roles focused purely on customer service or parts sales without hands-on technical work are harder to justify under CPT's integral-part requirement.
Can I do CPT as a Repair Specialist before completing my first academic year?
No. USCIS regulations prohibit F-1 students from beginning CPT until they've completed one full academic year in status. There's no waiver for this rule, even if the job offer is time-sensitive. Plan your CPT start date around your program's annual milestone and get your DSO's authorization updated on your I-20 before your first day.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Repair Specialist employer changes my job site location?
CPT is tied to the specific employer and work location listed on your I-20. If the employer moves you to a different facility, even within the same company, your DSO must update your I-20 before you report to the new site. Working at an unauthorized location puts your F-1 status at risk, so notify your DSO as soon as you learn about the change.
How do I find Repair Specialist employers who have experience hiring F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists employers with documented work-authorization histories, so you can focus on companies that already understand F-1 onboarding requirements. Repair and maintenance employers vary widely in their familiarity with CPT paperwork, and targeting those with prior experience shortens the time between offer and your DSO's authorization approval.
Does full-time CPT as a Repair Specialist affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no cap and doesn't affect OPT. If you're planning to use OPT or pursue H-1B sponsorship after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time schedule.
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