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An Operations Specialist is responsible for the management of workflow throughout different departments within a manufacturing business. The purpose of this position is to optimize daily activities and performance across the production floor. They are responsible for project management, staff support, meeting manufacturing deadlines, solving unusual or complex production related problems. They ensure quality standards are upheld and investigate and resolves operational issues. In addition, they maintain and aid in ERP software system management and maintain computer systems and interpret/generate required reports. AJAC is Washington State’s largest advanced manufacturing apprenticeship provider, partnering with over 350 companies—including many across the Inland Northwest—to train the next generation of skilled workers. Our apprenticeships combine paid, full-time on-the-job training (93%) with college-level classes just one night a week (7%), giving you the skills and knowledge to build a lasting career. From machining and industrial maintenance to CNC programming, logistics, and operations leadership, AJAC offers pathways into high-demand careers—all while you earn. Graduates finish with a nationally recognized journey-level credential and little to no college debt. Most even get summers off from class. Ready to launch your manufacturing career? Build it with AJAC.
Prospective apprentices must work for a company that has partnered with AJAC, or your employer must sign a Training Agent agreement, be at least 17 years old and have either a high school diploma, GED, or meet qualifying test scores, and pay quarterly tuition cost (approx. $380). Upon completion, apprentices will recieve their journeyman card and a certificate of completion from Spokane Community College for completing an accredited college program.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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