Apprenticeship - Certified Manufacturing Associate | Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Apply knowledge from college-level coursework to manufacturing practice
Fulfill requirements for registered apprenticeship certification
Perform manufacturing tasks under supervision
Pursue professional licensing or journeyman status based on apprenticeship completion

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2112.03	Manufacturing Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Existing product problems involving design or materials — troubleshoot by applying engineering judgment and historical process data with limited oversight on an active production line.
Operational bottlenecks — investigate and propose corrective actions by analyzing workflow data and consulting with production supervisors in a mid-sized manufacturing facility.
Process improvement opportunities — identify and implement incremental changes using lean manufacturing methods to reduce cycle time or scrap in a familiar production context.
New manufacturing methods — evaluate and incorporate into existing operations by benchmarking against current process metrics and documenting outcomes.
Manufacturability reviews — conduct independently on moderately complex product designs by applying design-for-manufacture principles and tolerance analysis.
Statistical procedures such as control charts and capability studies — apply to determine process stability and recommend tolerance adjustments on recurring quality issues.
Technical expertise — provide to production technicians and operators by translating engineering specifications into clear, actionable guidance on the shop floor.
ERP and industrial control software — use routinely to monitor production scheduling, material flows, and equipment status across assigned manufacturing cells.
Failure mode documentation — develop and maintain using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagrams and 5-Why analysis within a quality management system.
Continuous improvement projects — manage from initiation to closure by coordinating task assignments, tracking milestones, and reporting progress to project stakeholders.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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