Edgar Albert “Ted” Eschmann IV, has been selected as the new full-time Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology instructor effectively immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. He will report to South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean David Finley and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.
Eschmann has been employed as an adjunct or full-time welding instructor at South Georgia Technical College since 2007. He worked as an adjunct from 2007 – 2012 and then was selected as the full-time welding instructor for the Americus campus in January of 2012. He is a graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Machine Tool Technology program as well as the Welding and Joining Technology program.
In addition to his education at South Georgia Technical College, Eschmann also earned his ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) ACCP (ASNT Central Certification Program) Level II credentials and is certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE).
Eschmann has industry experience working as a Machinist at both Thrush Aircraft in Albany, and Cooper Lighting (Prestec) before he joined South Georgia Tech as a welding instructor. He is replacing current instructor Jake Pittman, who is leaving to work in a family business.
“We are pleased to have Ted Eschmann to transition into a new position as our Precision Machining and Manufacturing instructor,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. “Even though he has taught welding for us for a number of years, he has worked in Precision Machining and Manufacturing field and filled in as an instructor in this program. He also brings a great deal of knowledge and teaching experience into his new role. We believe that he will continue be an asset to our college and a great resource for the business and industry leaders and manufacturers in this area.”
Precision Machining and Manufacturing is an exciting field where imagination is turned into reality. Almost every product used on a daily basis has gone through a machining process of one type or another. In the SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing program, the students learn how to create the parts that make technology work. A machinist can take raw materials and produce a specialized finished product through knowledge that is a combination of theoretical information and hands-on experience. With practical experience in bench work, assembly layout, manual machining and computer numerical control (CNC) programming, a student will be prepared to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the metalworking industry. Machinists are in high demand and the employment outlook is expected to grow.
Students interested in pursuing a Precision Machining and Manufacturing diploma can enroll at South Georgia Technical College for Summer or Fall Semester. The eight-week summer classes begin May 27th and it is not too late to apply. Fall Semester classes begin Augut 17. For more information, contact SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Instructor Ted Eschmann at teschmann@southgatech.edu or 229-931-2597 or contact the SGTC admissions department at 229-931-2760 in Americus and 229-271-4051 in Cordele. Students can apply on line at www.southgatech.edu.
SGTC is also offering an Associate Degree in Technical Studies for former graduates interested in continuing their education. Individuals who have already completed 45 hours in an occupational program can return and compete five additional core classes online or in-person to add on the Associate Degree in Technical Studies. Contact SGTC’s Tylen Pepito at tylen.pepito@southgatech.edu for more information about that program.
Financial aid is available.