Franklin County HS Student Takes Home 1st Place in Haering Skills Competition

A Franklin County High School student took home first place at the recent Haering Precision Skills Invitational, held in partnership with North Georgia Technical College.

Participants from local high schools teamed up with senior precision machining students from North Georgia Tech in a pro-am style contest, engaging in challenges designed to test their technical skills, creativity, and teamwork.

After a day of stiff competition, Logan Turner from Franklin County High School walked away with first place.

In addition to Turner, Lyzsania Badillo, Hart County High School placed second and  Eli Chapman, Union County High School placed third.

The Skills Invitational aimed to ignite interest in machining and metals jobs among high school students while providing them with a platform to explore diverse career opportunities within the manufacturing industry.

Throughout the day-long event, students faced a series of hands-on challenges carefully crafted to simulate real-world scenarios encountered in precision machining and manufacturing.

From interpreting technical drawings to programming CNC machines, participants demonstrated their proficiency and adaptability in tackling various tasks.

Judges evaluated teams based on criteria such as accuracy, efficiency, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Dustin Chambers, Commercial Plant Manager at Haering Precision, said, “The Skills Invitational was more than just a competition; it was a platform for students to apply their knowledge, showcase their skills, and explore their interest in machining.

Chambers added they witnessed exceptional talent and determination among the participants, reaffirming our belief in the bright future of the manufacturing industry.

The competition concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the students’ achievements and contributions.

Winners received various prizes, including tools and paid internship opportunities at Haering Precision, providing them with valuable exposure to real-world manufacturing processes and fostering their professional growth.

Tim Bennett, Senior Technical Recruiter at Haering Precision, emphasized the significance of practical experiences in shaping future leaders in manufacturing,

Haering Precision extends its gratitude to the participating high schools, students, faculty, and industry partners from Franklin, Hart, Stephens, and Union counties for their active involvement and commitment to advancing manufacturing education and workforce development initiatives.

Following the success of the inaugural Skills Invitational, Haering Precision and North Georgia Technical College express their eagerness to expand opportunities for students to explore and pursue careers in precision machining and manufacturing, and look forward to next year’s competition.

For high schools interested in future participation or for more information about the event itself, contact Emma Durfee at (706) 961–9333 or [email protected], or visit haering.com.