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Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob RotenbergerTechnicianGarden City, KansasMy father and grandfather are truck drivers by trade, so I grew up respecting the vehicle that delivers the goods we use every day. I knew I wanted my part in the industry and became a mechanic. I work hard every day to keep... read more Fleet MaintenanceAlexander Klaus-GillTrailer Technician at J.B. Hunt Transport, IncColumbia, PennsylvaniaI started out at a local haunted attraction, building anything from scenes to a whole functioning special effects building. There, I met a friend that helped me get into my current job through a training program as a semi-tr... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJonathan McewanTechnicianMannford, OklahomaI got started in this industry after the oilfield that I worked in slowed down and I couldn't provide for my family, so I decided to go back to school. I have been providing for my family since I went back to school, and I ... read more Aviation/AerospaceThomas HollenbergerBlackhawk Mechanic at US ArmyFt Wainwright, AlaskaI’m currently a Blackhawk mechanic/crew chief in the Army. Prior to joining the Army I worked in the automotive repair field for 14 years. I got into auto repair in 2002 at age 16 when a friend of my dad got me a job at a G... read more Automotive - General RepairNick BarnabeeApprentice/ Journeyman Gurnee, IllinoisI’m a 23 year old mechanic that works at an independent shop. We work on all makes and models, so we always have a variety of cars to work on! My first mechanical job was actually working as a seasonal roller coaster mechani... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
RailCeleste BrodieTrain Conductor / Diesel Mechanic at Union Pacific / BrodieselWinnemucca, NevadaHi my name is Celeste. I’m a train conductor for Union Pacific and I help my husband run his diesel shop, Brodiesel. I helped my dad fix cars when I was younger and it got me into this line of work. I went to school in Stock... read more Oil & GasEd WentlandMotor Man/Driller at Flatirons DrillingWindsor, ColoradoI am Eddie Wentland. I’ve been mechanically inclined my whole life from working on the farm as a kid. I started buying Snap-on tools to work on farm equipment, but when I was 19, I moved out to CO and got into the oil and ga... read more Aviation/AerospaceBrooklyn GuarnieriA&P Apprentice at Superior Flight SchoolCovington, GeorgiaHello! My name is Brooklyn but everyone calls me Cricket. I am a 19 year old aircraft maintenance apprentice. I was always interested in becoming a mechanic of sorts. I love working with my hands and building things. My sist... read more Automotive - DealershipVictor BenfattoKia Master Technician at Kia Fort Walton Beach FLPensacola, FloridaI have been working on cars since I was 11 years old. I started learning from my step dad when we rebuilt the family van, 1977 Ford Chateau with the 351w. I spent many hours rebuilding that engine, even on summer vacation in... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopLonnie BryantLead Tech at Force CustomsRiverview, FloridaI got started in this field because I would always be taking apart and fixing my bikes as a kid and always helping my dad fix the family car, so I always knew I was going be in the auto industry. I have been in the automotiv... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingHogan HaeberMillwright at Roseburg Forest ProductsRoseburg, OregonMy name is Hogan, I’m 25 years old and love working with my hands! I’ve been in the industrial industry since I was 16 years old, but was working on the family farm since around age 12. I’ve always been good with my hands an... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairElijah GangiHeavy Equipment MechanicHerington, KansasMy story is I enlisted in the military when I was younger and did my contract, got out and worked a few jobs, but decided I wanted to do my part and help support the military again. I do that by working on military equipment... read more Oil & GasBryon LathamShade Tree MechanicBridgeport, TexasMy dad got me into working on cars and fetching tools at an early age. I’m a shade tree mechanic while off from work. I maintain my wife and I’s vehicles and occasionally get to work on my project Impala. The coolest project... read more Power GenerationKevin BrownApprentice LinemanAltus, OklahomaHello, my name is Kevin Brown. I'm an Army veteran who is now an apprentice lineman. I love my job though it's tough. We work long hours in all seasons and all weather to keep the power on in our town. We work on lights, hig... read more ManufacturingAndrew JonesCNC Machining Line Assist at Hitachi AutomotiveLawrenceville, GeorgiaI’m in the automotive manufacturing industry for a company making steering racks with tolerances of sub 50 microns (.050mm) which is about the thickness of a sharpie mark on a metal surface. But I’m a mechanic on the side mo... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyler ThomasAircraft MechanicDepauw, IndianaFrom a young age I was drawn to anything with an engine. My dad would constantly buy project cars, fix and sell them. I would help and gained a lot of knowledge from him. He also exposed me to aircrafts as he had his pilot ... read more Automotive - General RepairNicholas BowlesAutomotive Technician at Knox Knolls AutoCareSpringfield, IllinoisI am a 3rd generation master technician. I got started in this field by helping my dad work on cars and trucks and by helping my grandpa keep the tractors, farm vehicles, and equipment going. I figured out that I had a real ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipShannon WoodTechnician at Marlow FordElkton, VirginiaI’m a general technician with a long line of diesel certifications and history behind me. I’m soon to be the master diesel tech here. My dad had his own shop for 30+ years. I always was fascinated with diesels. I bought my f... read more Automotive - General RepairJohn FoleyMechanic at Bob's Tire ShackBrockton, MassachusettsI have always worked on cars and trucks with my father from a young age, then I started working at a Ford dealer working my way up. I then made the switch to independent work. I have been Snap-on good for years and just last... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairSamuel BlackMechanic at Heath's DieselJacksonville, FloridaAfter I go out of the Army, I went to school and got my A.S in diesel engines. I then went off to get certified by Vovlo and Mack. I’m always happy working on a big truck. I have been doing this work for just over 3 years. I... read more Amusement RidesBrandon DevaultRide MechanicKernersville, North CarolinaEver since I was a child I had an interest in amusement rides. The mechanical aspect was my favorite part of the rides and I wanted to know more about how they work. I went to school for industrial systems technology and el... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipMiguel UribeService Tech at Sierra ChevyLos Angeles, CaliforniaI started off in the back yard with pops holding the flashlight, and started moving up from there. I learned the names of all the basic tools, then started to use them. Cars were always a big part of my life. Now that I'm an... read more Automotive - General RepairJose MunozMechanic at MidasAloha, OregonI had been doing work on my own cars for a while and thought why not do it for a living and I have been loving it ever since. I have been wrenching for a few years now, I first started at a dealership and now I'm with an ind... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Vacuum sales and serviceLogan HulsVacuum Cleaner Repairman at Logan’s Vac ShopSibley, IowaAs a kid, I was always fascinated with vacuums. I would always put my mother’s vacuum away neatly and tidily (even though she wasn’t done). When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I got my very first vacuum, a dirt devil dynamite... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJamie MatthewsMaster TechnicianLimerick, PennsylvaniaI have been working on cars for most of my life. Growing up, I was in the garage a lot with my father, helping with what I can, mostly holding a flashlight, and learning what it takes to be a mechanic. I have now been workin... read more Automotive - General RepairBryan GomezAutomotive Technician at The Auto StationLakewood, ColoradoIt all started when I was about 10, I started helping my dad with simple repairs - spark plugs, oil changes, brakes, the basics! Ever since then, I fell in love with taking something that’s broken or not running and being ab... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairJoshua FahrenbruchCollision Repair Technician at Ozzie’s Body ShopLongmont, ColoradoI have been around the automotive repair industry my whole life. My dad was the fleet manager for The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department and was always interested in the repair process. Growing up I learned more of the mech... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Auto Repair, Customize,Performance, Heavy-dutyDaniel MillerTechnician at Kost Tire & AutoScranton, PennsylvaniaI started working on Camaros and Mustangs in high school and fell in love with the work. I turned a hobby into a career, and became very good at it. I'm a Jeep specialist, ASE certified, and the lead tech at my job. I do ele... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan MillerRJs ToolhouseBuffalo, New YorkI am a police officer by career, but started out working at my family's body shop for my first 5 or so working years, which began my love of all things tools and especially anything Snap-on. I now own a KRL Mr. Big Box that'... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopDan MatthewsShop Foreman at Precision Diesel PerformanceKingston, MassachusettsI love the satisfaction of building a cool project or repairing something that nobody else has been able to figure out. While working at my current job, I also spend the weekends like many others doing small odd jobs for fri... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairDomenic ValentinoFranchisee at Snap-on ToolsGlendora, CaliforniaI've always been into cars growing up and most of the cars I owned were muscle cars. When I got out of the U.S. Navy in the early 90s, I started working in the automotive industry stylizing cars and pin striping cars. My fat... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Snap-on Franchisee AssistantFRANCHISEE - William FRANCHISEE - ThompsonWilliam ThompsonGrants Pass, OregonI grew up working on cars out of necessity. Helping keep the family vehicles running to avoid high cost repairs we just couldn’t afford. I went to a community college to become a diesel mechanic for large trucks and equipmen... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairMatthew JonesAuto MechanicMillcreek, UtahTool addiction is real, I’ve been budgeting / investing in Snap-on tools for a couple years now. And something needs to be said about the feeling of satisfaction that comes from breezing through jobs one after the other. It ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipJake HoltTechnician at Woody Ford Motor CompanyTishomingo, OklahomaI’m 19 years old and I’m a full time technician at a Ford dealership working on being a master mechanic through Ford certificates. I started working at the dealership when I was 16 and in high school. I met the owner of the ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAlex RomeoMechanic at Compass Truck and TireChester, New YorkI've been working on cars for about 10 years now, although it's challenging work, to me, the problem solving is rewarding. I honestly can't imagine myself doing anything else, it's easy to take pride in this line of work. I ... read more Automotive - DealershipJosh BennettLube Tech at Walterboro Motor SalesWalterboro, South CarolinaI love what I do for a living! When I started out, I literally had nothing but a few wrenches and a little Craftsman toolbox. I've always wanted a nice EPIQ box, but could never afford it! 10 years later my Snap-on salesman ... read more Automotive - General RepairBryant GlassAutomotive TechnicianAmericus, GeorgiaI started working on cars at a young age with my dad on our '43 Willys Army Jeep. From there, when I turned 16, I had to fix everything I broke on my first truck that I still own, a '99 2-door Tahoe. I learned a lot from wor... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairJustin FuhrmanPartner / Shop ManagerSpring Grove, PennsylvaniaI am a 4th generation farmer. I guess you could say I was born into it! My great-grandfather started the farm with a couple animals and 140 acres. I now have over 500 head of cattle, along with 3 turkey barns, and a hog barn... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipZachary CaseresDiesel Technician at Lakewood FordOlympia, WashingtonI came from a small town in far Northern California called Crescent City. I participated in Ag Mechanics as part of FFA as well as attended auto shop class at my high school. I grew up working on cars and pickups with my dad... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopArt HopferAutomotive Electrician at Outside VanTigard, OregonI grew up on a farm with my dad being a mechanic. I was always tinkering on things to figure out how they work. During high school, I hung around at the local car auto shop way too much and ended up getting a job after gradu... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJonathan DonnellLead TechnicianCutler, IllinoisI have been in the automotive repair industry for 12 years now. I went to a 2-year community college and learned the basics of automotive repair. I always enjoyed helping my dad work on his car. But when I turned 16 I got a ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Electric MotorsJason ReedLead Mechanic at B & CFt. Worth, TexasI've been working as a mechanic for 14 years. I truly enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. I started working in automotive repair due to my love for cars. A 1000 HP electric motor is the coolest project ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairCornelio CasasAutomotive Tech at Kearney GarageDenver, ColoradoI've been at it for 17 years now and I still very much enjoy working on cars. I've worked at dealerships for a long time, but I believe I grew more as a tech working at an independent garage. The constant variety and diagnos... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairNathan CooperAutomotive Technician at Reliable Auto RepairDallas, PennsylvaniaI am a 23 year old automotive tech. I started working with my dad on cars at about 10 or 11 years old, my dad tells me I was always interested in mechanical things. Rebuilding an entire Jeep is the coolest project I have wor... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJohn PerryMechanic at Town of WeymouthRockland, MassachusettsAt a young age, I was given a go-kart and learned how to fix it all on my own, self taught. I then purchased my first Snap-on item at 16. I've been hooked ever since! Nothing is better than working with your hands and fixing... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipMiguel AngelMaster Technician at Team NissanOxnard, CaliforniaCongrats on 100 years guys keep up the good work! I am a 10 year Master Technician working at Nissan. I love repairing vehicles and am a proud Snap-on fanatic. I love what I do and love helping people in need even more. It a... read more Automotive - General RepairJustin BrokawTech at Crossroads AutomotiveRochester, New YorkI started as a tech about 2 and a half years ago. I was inspired by my father who was the #1 marine tech on the east coast. I grind every day to do my best, be the best and most honest tech like my father. I do it to make hi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
SalesmenScott GeigerSnap-on FranchiseeCentral City, IowaI’m 29 years old, from Kenosha and moved out to Iowa to take over a Snap-on route 4 years ago. I have always been a Snap-on user and enthusiast. My dad was a master tech for my entire life, I grew up admiring his purple Mopa... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJustin CarothersShop Foreman/Lead Tech at Certified Diesel SolutionsCosby, TennesseeI’ve been turning wrenches for as long as I can remember. I started in the automotive field as a kid working with my dad. As I got older I realized cars weren’t for me but big diesels sure were. I worked on class 8 trucks an... read more Automotive - General RepairColin MillerMechanic at Key TruckCommerce city, ColoradoI’m 27 and work in Denver at Key Truck and Diesel. I started as a wash tech and basically worked my way up by starting hands on. Now, I fix anything and everything, gas and diesel. My Shelby GT500 is the coolest project I h... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceLuke JonesMuseum SpecialistAldie, VirginiaGrowing up my father would drag my family all over the place to see military shows and airshows. My father always had classic cars and muscle cars sitting in the driveway and motorcycles in the garage. During high school I ... read more PowersportsDaniel GregoryLead Powersports Technician at CCSEColorado Springs, ColoradoFirst off, I love my job. I have been a powersports technician for 14 years. I started out working on motocross bikes when I was young and fell in love with it! I worked my way up in the industry by hands on from some of the... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipPenny GirvinAuto MechanicCheswick, PennsylvaniaI'm currently a student in the automotive program at Rosedale Technical College. I actively work on cars in and out of the shop. About 2 years ago, I was getting ready to start school to be an ultrasound technician and after... read more Automotive - DealershipRicky SheltonTechnician at Continental AudiOswego, IllinoisMy father taught most of what I knew and has always pushed me to grow and move forward. Just took his advice and ran with it. I have always been working on cars growing up. Went to school for something completely different. ... read more Automotive - DealershipGregg KirouacTechnician at Terryville ChevroletTerryville, ConnecticutI started working on cars at the age of 8 with my father. He was a Corvette Specialist and worked for a Chevrolet dealership for 35 years. I’ve always loved taking engines apart and rebuilding them. I graduated high school a... read more Automotive - General RepairEric CallDiag Tech at Bradshaw's Auto RepairMilwaukie, OregonMy father was a VW body and repair guy at young age and his passion wore off on me. I started with buying my first car - a 74 Nova at 14. My dad and I painted it, rebuilt the top end, put custom interior in and it was my hig... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipTong YangMechanic at ToyotaFresno, CaliforniaI am currently working at Toyota dealer. I was working at an auto body shop so I figure that working with paint for long term it not going to be good for my health, so I moved on to a Toyota dealer and I love that place. I s... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBen MetzOwner at Metz Machines LLCKenosha, WisconsinI started working on motorcycles when I was 16 and I even had my own street-bike. I took it to the dealership to get some scheduled maintenance done and was shocked at the price I was quoted, so I attempted to do it myself. ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Route DriverMichael MazanyDriver at Southern WineMillbrae, CaliforniaMy childhood best friend’s dad, Daniel, sold Snap-on out of Maple Heights, OH. I got my first calendar for Christmas in ‘83, I was 13 and my mom actually let me hang it in my room. One of my favorite saying to this day is “H... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJordan DoddHydraulic Tech at CaterpillarGilbert, ArizonaI started off as a tire tech at a local tire shop. I then was offered an opportunity to start working for Caterpillar. I first started off as a painter, but then I started to rebuild hydraulic cylinders. After learning so mu... read more Aviation/AerospaceIan TerryDirector of MaintenanceBoonsboro, MarylandMy granddad flew as a ball turret gunner on B-17s in WWII. The aviation bug bit me early on with many trips to airshows all over the place. I had no idea what I would do after high school, so my dad suggested I get into doin... read more Automotive - General RepairTeny CheMaster TechnicianFresno, CaliforniaI’ve been working on cars for quite a while now. I started Automotive Shop in high school and never looked back. What started as what would be a side hobby in high school became my career. I just love fixing things that are ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipDomenic FerraroTechnicianDerry, New HampshireI’ve been around cars for as long as I can remember. I would go to my dad’s shop after school, just helping and watching. After high school I worked at his shop and at a quick lube for a few years. I then started at a dealer... read more Automotive - DealershipJose YbarraShop Foreman at Subaru of Clear LakeHouston, TexasI graduated from UTI in 2009. I started off as a pm tech for a diesel truck company. I worked a family owned shop for a year while I was still in school as a general technician. I did a lot of jumping around for about 5 year... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairWyatt BlakemanDiesel Mechanic at Interstate Power SystemsGillette, WyomingI’m currently a heavy duty truck mechanic at Interstate Power Systems. I enjoy working on everything diesel from OTR trucks to diesel performance. I have been in the industry for roughly 5 years now and can’t wait to see wha... read more Automotive - DealershipRut RomahMechanic at Carolina NissanGreensboro, North CarolinaI was born in Vietnam. I came to the USA in 2006 in search of freedom. When I came to the United States, I saw a car I was fascinated by. In my country, there are only motorcycles, so that’s why I wanted to work on cars. I w... read more ManufacturingJacob RamlProject ManagerVolga, South DakotaAs a boy, I spent most of my days at my father’s mechanic shop. As I grew, I progressed from cleaning and putting away tools to working alongside my dad. The years working with him not only taught me the value of hard work a... read more Planet Earth QuestDr. Chris FosterPlanet Earth QuestYosemite National Park, CaliforniaI am visiting all the U.S. National Parks, setting a Guinness World Record. I'm maintaining my ride with only Snap-on tools! I started in California, at Yosemite, and will visit all land-based National Parks in the lower-48.... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
MotorsportsScott CallanderWarranty and Technical Manager at Triumph MotorcyclesAtlanta, GeorgiaI grew up working on cars with my dad and building hot rods so I almost feel like I was born into it. We never took a car to the shop and my mom would even get involved. I remember her helping to pull the transmission on our... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceMatthew MartinMechanic at Nashville Flight TrainingAdams, TennesseeI am a new A&P mechanic in my first job in the industry. I come from a whole family of aviators. My grandfather served in WWII and served all the way up in Thule, Greenland. As he puts it "I was so far north I had to look so... read more ManufacturingJustin StanleyMaintenance MechanicCorydon, KentuckyBeen wrenching as long as I can remember, I work on anything. Fleet MaintenanceJustin SockriterMechanic at C.w TransportSeaford, DelawareKeeping trucks on the road smoothly and safely is key in my line of work. Six days a week non-stop trucks rolling in and out from general maintenance and up keep to rebuilding p.t.o's - rears, trans, ect. All of our trucks h... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopRoger PrineA/C Tech at Fadallas Auto AirEight Mile, AlabamaIn 1984 my best friend's brother needed some help, he ran a shop called Auto Air of Alabama. It was winter time and they were rebuilding evaporator cores and accumulators and needed help with boxing and labeling. l did 1,100... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipHector TorresLube Tech at Findlay Chevy Buick and GMCBullhead City, ArizonaI'm just a regular guy that had an interest in engines and decided to go ahead and run with it. I got into this line of work when I decided I wanted to put a 454 in my dads old C1500. While it’s still not close to being done... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairGary MorieraBodyman at Delavan AUTONewark, New JerseyI have always lived down the street from a body shop where my family members work. I was given a chance to work there one day when they needed an extra hand around the shop. I took it upon myself to learn what they know by t... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Aviation/AerospaceDakota HowardAircraft Mechanic at New Mexico Aero ServiceAlbuquerque, New MexicoI am an 8 month apprentice for New Mexico Aero Service in Moriarty, NM. I have worked all over the board as far as jobs from general construction to commercial airlines and at the end of the day nothing makes me happier then... read more Construction Equipment RepairIsaac RodriguezTech 1 at Warren Equipment CompanyOdessa, TexasI work for Warren Equipment Company in Odessa, TX. I have lived here for the majority of my adult life and have worked in this company for two and a half year now. Before working as a technician, I worked in a family owned ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
IT SecurityRyan EricksonCar Builder/Cyber Security ArchitectLacey, WashingtonI’m a Cyber Security Architect who grew up racing and building cars with my father. I started working at a shop changing oil in high school and never lost the passion. I moved on to college and information technology, but n... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipShane MatusTechnicianPoincicana, FloridaIt all started when at 8 years old when my uncle brought me into his garage and showed me his 1972 Chevy Nova SS, 502 big block with 4 -120 oz bottles of NOS and at that moment I had to have one. Every day for the next 8 yea... read more Automotive - General RepairRyan TaylorMaster Technician at Affordable Tire and Brake CoPortland, OregonI started out as an 18 year old kid that liked to wrench on his own ride. I left for college to do a 2 year auto tech program. I got a job as an intern and still continue to work for the same shop 8 years later. I started my... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipHunter RicciFord ASSET Technician at Beach FordVirginia Beach, VirginiaIt started out when car culture helped me get better mentally. I then went to Virginia Beach Career and Technical Education Center for automotive service and learned a lot especially coming from little to no knowledge of the... read more Aviation/AerospaceJacob MaslakAir Frame and Power Plant / Masters of Aviation Maintenance StudentEastman, GeorgiaI am pursuing an Air Frame and Power Plant Rating and working on a Masters in Aviation Maintenance! I got into this field because the aerospace industry has always fascinated me. A Model 18 Twin Beech with a twin radial engi... read more Fleet MaintenanceAndy JaconettaSr. Global Vehicle TechnicianMontoursville, PennsylvaniaIt all started when my dad showed me how to work on our family cars when I was 8. My father was replacing the head gasket on our 80's wood-paneled Chrysler station wagon. He was having trouble lifting the head onto the engin... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairNestor ClavelDiesel Mechanic at Valleys DieselVisalia, CaliforniaI have been working on cars for almost 4 years now and it’s honestly the best thing that has happened in my life! I love working on cars - taking stuff apart and putting it back together and having that feeling of accomplish... read more Auto tech and suspensionMichael MurrayTires/Brakes and Alignment at Les SchwabAstoria, OregonMy story…well I’ve been working on cars and trucks since I was little with my father who is a heavy equipment mechanic. When I was 10, I rebuilt my first small block 350 and I have been hooked working on them ever since. I h... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairDaniel BakerDiesel Technician at DSU Peterbilt PortlandPortland, OregonIt all started in high school of course and having fuel in my veins. I got a machine/manufacturing job. Life happened and I got introduced to the big rigs. You think you know wrenching until you work on a big rig! Nothing is... read more Automotive - DealershipPaul CollinsMotorcycle/SxS Technician at RideNowEl Mirage, ArizonaI have loved motorcycles since I was a kid riding my mom’s old Honda 185 three wheeler. I had been riding bikes long enough that I wanted to start fixing them myself. I got an opportunity to go to MMI after the Air Force. Th... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairAndy RoiniotisCollision Repair Technician at Pulera Collision CenterKenosha, WisconsinWhen I turned 16 and purchased my first car, I immediately had to paint the wheels and calipers on my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. From that, I starting painting wheels, calipers, spoilers, roofs, etc. I eventually went to schoo... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopTanor KiddAutomotive/Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice at Wrench Worx OKCOKC, OklahomaI’m a 3rd generation mechanic and was born on a bike. I’ve worked in my grandfather’s shop for the past 4 summers and winters. We have built many cars, trucks and bikes together. After I finish college, I want to be certifie... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJoshua SmithAuto Technician at Emery Auto and Diesel RepairEnglewood, FloridaI work in an auto repair shop, I have been doing it for 12 years. I just started using Snap-on tools a year ago and I will never buy another tool from another company again. They are the best quality tools I’ve worked with. ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipChristian QuinteroDiesel Technician at Texan GMCHuffman, TexasI starting wrenching with my dad growing up and have been doing it ever since! Quality tools were a must when doing things right and now that I’m doing it for a living, Snap-on is the way to go. An engine replacement on a 20... read more Automotive - General RepairLuis RamirezGSM at PepboysEatontown, New JerseyI just started in the field, I'm 35 years old. I’ve always had a passion fixing stuff and I finally desired to attend college in the automotive technology program. I took 2 years to get it done. I graduated in 2020 and am no... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipGustavo RoblesLine Technician at Ammaars Toyota VacavilleWoodland, CaliforniaI am 21 years old and cars are my life! Being in this profession has given me so many opportunities to meet amazing people and learn a lot of new skills that not only make me a better tech, but also help put food on the tabl... read more Military & DefenseRyan TurnerStaff Sergeant at U.S. ArmySoddy Daisy, TennesseeI’m a Construction Engineering Supervisor in the U.S. Army. I have used many Snap-on tools throughout my career; from hand tools, to welding equipment, a Snap-on tool has never let me down! I joined the Army as a Carpentry/M... read more Automotive - DealershipAndrew WeimerskirkTechnician Rockford, IllinoisI attended Lincoln Tech in late 2015. Now, I work at a local Chevy/VW/BMW dealership. I started wrenching on cars when I was 8 years old and I never learned to put the wrench down! At one of last shops I worked in, a custome... read more Waste HandlingCody LemastersHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Carolina Processing & RecyclingSummerville, South CarolinaI became a heavy equipment mechanic a little over 3 years ago. I was offered the job one day while running heavy equipment and repairing it on my time off. When I first started, I used nothing but no-named tools because I ne... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Construction Equipment RepairJimmy DolinskiLead Tech at Odeys Field ExpertsPapillion, NebraskaI grew up with my grandpa and uncle restoring old 442s in the backyard of the house. I watched, learned and took many trips to Genuine Parts to see my grandma and pick up parts. I love using my hands and solving problems. I ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Construction Equipment RepairRyan BellMobile Servive Technician at Home Depot RentalEdmond, OklahomaGrowing up with a dad working in dealerships, I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and fixing stuff. My dad played a big role in influencing my line of work, but instead of going automotive I went heavy equipment repair... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairSteffen ReddenMotorcycle Mechanic/Car PainterAvon Park, FloridaI fell in love with the dirt bikes boys riding up and down the streets in Baltimore back in the early 1990's. I got a 2 stroke 500cc and my red wings. At 18 I found an ad in the penny saver for a mask and taper at Earl Schei... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Fruit productionRoberto Cervantes JrStacker at Sunrise GrowetsSanta Maria, CaliforniaI’m currently working at a fruit production place and in a month I will be going to UTI. I start on July 20th in Rancho, Cucamonga. I’m 18 years old and I’ve worked on a lot of different cars. I got into mechanics when I was... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Fleet MaintenanceGarrett ColbathMechanic/welder at Agricycle EnergyExeter, MaineI’m 20 years old and I’ve been working with this company for 6 months now as a diesel mechanic/ welder. We haul food waste to a local farm that’s using that food waste as power. I love my job! I went through an automotive pr... read more Automotive - General RepairMatthew JohnstonHead MechanicBridgeport, ConnecticutI’m just an average guy, living an average life, trying to strive for extraordinary. Coming out of high school, I was looking at a life of trouble. I knew I loved cars and needed a career. It’s been 10+ years now and I run m... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJacob LandisOwner of Shawleytown Auto Repair & SignsSomerset, PennsylvaniaI grew up helping my dad work on vehicles. Literally I was 2 years and helping him. Then as I got older we switched roles. In, September 2009 I lost my dad. That tore me to pieces, but I've been pushing through it. I know he... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairCasi PerezLvl 2 Fleet Tech at Swift TransportationReno, NevadaI’ve always wanted to be a diesel mechanic since I was in high school. I watched these neat looking rigs drive by all the time. I always wondered why diesel trucks sound so powerful. I was working two jobs: one was Home Depo... read more Construction Equipment RepairJoshua FariaDiesel MechanicModesto, California I have been a heavy duty mechanic for about 7 years and in all life’s up and downs I've always had a job that pays well. This is due to attention to detail in the repair and the quality of my tools being able to do the job ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipFranky HuizarService Tech at Sierra ChevroletMonrovia, CaliforniaI’m 31 years old and I’ve been in the industry going on 10 years now. I first started working at AutoZone to not only get familiar with the names of parts, but because it was the only place that was hiring that was fairly si... read more Automotive RestorationSophie GilbertAuto Refinisher/MechanicLynnwood, WashingtonGrowing up, my dad instilled in me a passion for automobiles. Although we may not have the same taste in cars, we both share a love of anything that puts humans on the move. My love of cars however was masked for a long time... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopPreston GeraldTech at V3 Jeep ShopSpringfield, KentuckyI'm 25 and have been working on cars for about 8 years. I’ve been around performance my whole life. I work at a Jeep shop and build custom rigs. I love Mustangs, fast cars and of course Snap-on to get the job done! My dad wa... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairPhilip BentzRestore John Deere Tractors at Self EmployedWashington, KansasI have always been amazed by machines and agriculture equipment. My grandpa and dad have been farmers their whole lives. It was always the best part of my day when I got to go help dad get the machinery ready for whatever jo... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairTyler BoydCollision Repair Technician at Lewis CollisionFarmington, ArkansasI work in a modern production collision repair facility and have for the last 8 years. I take tremendous pride in my workmanship and quality in my repairs as late model vehicles become more and more technologically advanced ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairSean BeatyTechnician at Atlantic Emergency SolutionsBelmont, North CarolinaI started out as a “gopher” for a local construction company. I picked up parts, cleaned the shop and assisted the mechanics. As mechanics came and went, I picked up some skills and bought my first tool set and helped out wh... read more Automotive - DealershipTyler PerryTechnicianPottsville, PennsylvaniaI found my true passion! My pops used to work on cars and I would always help him in any way I could. Although he passed away, his passion for cars definitely lives on through me. I learned a lot from him and didn’t have a f... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairTyler BrandWelder at Omaha Track EquipmentOmaha, Nebraska Automotive - DealershipBailey AnastasoffTechnician at Rowe HyundaiScarborough, MaineI started getting into automotive when I joined the military in 2018 as a mechanic. After completing my schooling, I realized I can use the skills the military taught me in school and apply them to a job in the civilian worl... read more Aviation/AerospaceJohn LasnierAircraft MechanicCoventry, Connecticut Motorcycle & Outdoor Power Equipment RepairKyle BondShop OwnerEagle Mountain, UtahI was sick of working behind a desk and working for somebody, so I opened my own small engine repair shop which allows me to feed my tool addiction, work on motorcycles and OPE and be my own boss. There was a need for my lin... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairMichael ThornDiesel Technician at Equipment MaintenanceWaterbury, ConnecticutI was adopted at a young age and grew up to beat the "statistics". Growing up, I was always interested in trucks. Like semi and off road equipment. I went to a trade high school for Residential and Commercial Electrical. Wh... read more Aviation/AerospaceAustin BanttariAMT at Lakeland Aircraft MaintenanceLakeland, FloridaI started working for Lakeland Aircraft after school back in high school. After a few years of experience, I gained enough knowledge and I started working on my own projects such as minor/major repairs, annual inspections, f... read more OtherJesse McDonaldFatherUnion, KentuckyMy daughter is the greatest thing I've ever made. Her name is Reagan and she loves working on her toys and "fixing" things. She's holding Grandpa's flare nut wrench I inherited when he passed. That is the wrench that started... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairSam StufftApprentice Tech at Neubauers Auto RepairBrookeville MD, MarylandI was an intern apprentice tech working at Neubauers Auto Repair in Ellicott City, MD. I was working at the shop before I went back to college in the fall. I had started a big job with one of the newer techs removing and rep... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Fleet MaintenanceEmanuel ColemanDiesel Technician at McIlwain Charters Inc.Jerome, PennsylvaniaMy name is Emanuel, I am a diesel technician for McIlwain School Bus and Charter Busfleet shop. We have over 259 vehicles we maintain. I have been turning wrenches since I was 12 years old. Some of the stuff I get involved w... read more Automotive - DealershipAlexis VillafanaMaster Technician at McAuley FordPatterson, CaliforniaI never worked on cars before and doing well in school wasn’t my thing, but I had a huge passion for cars since childhood. I met the UTI representative my senior year and was hooked. Took the automotive and Ford Fact Program... read more RacingCameron ConnellPerformance Engineer at Injected EngineeringCanton, GeorgiaAs a Mopar and Ford performance shop, we get a lot of Hellcats wanting some more power! I’m doing a pulley swap, 1200cc injectors, thermostat and crank pin! When I was 14, I started competing in dirt track racing. My love fo... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairMarcelo De AzevedoDiesel Technician at Truck Enterprise ManassasSpringfield, VirginiaSince I was 4 years old, I was always in the garage working with my dad and older brother on anything that needed fixing. And since then, I fell in love with working on old cars, new cars or anything that had an engine reall... read more Automotive - DealershipAdam BlackmonTech apprentice at Hendrick CDJRRemlap, AlabamaI’m 19 and working in a dealership under a diesel tech. I have been working here for about 2 years now. Tech school at the high school I graduated from is what got me into this line of work, I took 2 years of automotive. A R... read more Automotive - DealershipKyle BarkeyAutomotive technician at Robertsons Palmdale HondaLancaster, CaliforniaI have been an automotive technician for about 9 years, and I have had Snap-on tools my entire career and will continue to use the best in the business. I love working on cars and have always wanted to be a mechanic since gr... read more Automotive - DealershipFaraaz KassimTechnician at Largo HondaMiami, Florida Aviation/AerospaceCole AdamsonA/P MechanicPiedmont, OklahomaMy name is Cole Adamson, I’m 27 and I’ve always had a passion for aviation and mechanic work, which all got started when I joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard in 2017. In the guard I am an Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic on... read more Construction Equipment RepairJose OlivaLine Mechanic at Sunstate Equipment CoLos Angeles, CaliforniaMy dad was a forklift mechanic, but he never wanted me to enter this field of work. After high school, I decided to go to Universal Technical Institute and after I completed the program I entered the apprentice program at Su... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipJose JuarezDiesel Mechanic at Sunrise Ford Of North HollywoodSylmar, CaliforniaI’m 23 years old and I’ve been in the military since I was 17. I started wrenching at the age of 16 on and off as a hobby. Nothing crazy just helping my friends and neighbor with brakes and oil changes. After being in the mi... read more Automotive - General RepairJoseph WilkeApprenticing Mechanic at Terry’s Automotive & MarineIngram, TexasMy name is Joseph, I’m 18 years old and I’ve been into cars my whole life. Ever since I got my first truck, I’ve loved working on cars. I decided to go to St. Philips College in San Antonio, TX to learn more about the field,... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Forklift mechanicCarlos CarmonaForklift Mechanic at Office DepotOrange, CaliforniaFrom the age of 16-23 I worked in retail with no bright future in sight. I landed a job at Office Depot working in the maintenance department as a warehouse associate changing forklift batteries and handing out scanners. The... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipZach LeirasAuto TechnicianBel Air, MarylandFresh out of high school, I went right into the trade. I’m still new only being 20 years old, but I can’t see myself doing anything else! I’ve worked for Subaru for over 2 years now and I love it! I love the cars and the fee... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairRyan BrowningCollision Repair TechShelbyville, IndianaI started in the automotive field in 2005, straight out of high school. I went to Lincoln Tech in June 2005. I worked full-time at a platinum rated body shop as an apprentice during college, 8 hours a day with an hour drive ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy duty technicianAntonio UribeHeavy Duty Technician at Republic ServicesLawrenceville, VirginiaI started in this line of work by taking an auto mechanics class. I didn’t like any mechanic work before that. After doing it for 2 years and becoming ASE student certified, I decided to go into heavy duty. I signed up for d... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairMatt ComrieCar Mechanic at AutoZoneLafayette, ColoradoI work part-time at AutoZone and have really enjoyed starting to fix my own car at home. I only have two Snap-on tools but hope to get more! Fixing my car has helped me save money, learn more, and even relax a bit too! I hav... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairCharles SchlinkmanAuto Body TechLancaster, PennsylvaniaI am 33 years old and have been working in a body shop since I was 15. I can’t find anything more fulfilling than taking a broken and smashed vehicle and making it new again. I am a third generation auto body tech. I recentl... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJoan RodriguezTurbine Mechanic at MD TurbineHialeah, FloridaI grew up always being around tools in my dad’s shop and always understanding you need the right tool for the job. Snap-on has always been the go-to #1 choice. I graduated high school and I wanted to work with my hands in a ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopKyle RamseyMechanic at Rapid Tire and AutoSmith Station, AlabamaIt all started when I was little and wanted to see how things worked. Now I work on everything from cars to heavy equipment! My paw paw was a mechanic and that is how I got into this line of work. A 1954 Chevy pickup is the... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopJonathan OsunaService Manager at Delek & Sons 76Santa Monica, CaliforniaSince I was a kid I used to tinker with anything - my mom's car or a broken DVD to broken Xbox. Eventually reaching 16 I got more into cars by being next to neighbors at my downstairs garage apartment. I took auto shop at 16... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Military & DefenseLeslie MillerSoldier at Fort GordonMartinez, GeorgiaI had a screw on an old motorcycle that would not turn. I couldn’t get an impact on it and I had never used a Snap-on screwdriver before. My friend brings over a Snap-on cross tip screwdriver he had borrowed from work. I was... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdam OldhamTech level 2 at PenskeWhite House, TennesseeI started out in trade school to become a machinist/welder, while working at Penske washing trucks. I worked as a machinist and a truck washer for months. I left Penske for a couple months then I realized I wanted to learn h... read more Public WorksDan CoxPublic Works at Village of GurneeBristol, WisconsinI started competing in motocross races when I was 10 years old. I would help my dad in the garage while he worked on my bikes and I learned how to wrench. I kept my passion in motorbikes up until I was 18. When I turned 19, ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairWyatt CurtisAuto TechnicianJacksonville, FloridaI first got into cars and mechanics as a little kid playing Gran Turismo 2 with my dad on the PlayStation. He knew I had a thing for cars and turning wrenches, so when I got a little older he started bringing me out into the... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Power GenerationNikolai Ray GonzalesMechanic at Chugach ElectricAnchorage, AlaskaHello my name is Nikolai Ray Gonzales. I first started wrenching with my father who would do simple repairs on our family vehicles. I found out I was really good at taking things apart and pretty good at putting them back to... read more Automotive - General RepairMark HanksDiagnostic Tech at Affordable Tire and BrakeColumbia City, OregonI am an ASE certified master auto tech working on getting L1 certified. I always liked working on cars. A 72 Dodge Dart with a nitrous Fed 440 c.i. motor was the coolest project I worked on.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJoseph MirabellaDiesel Technician at JX PeterbiltMadison, WisconsinI got into this field kind of late, I'd been tinkering on cars and trucks since I was a kid. When I joined the military, I decided to go into the medical field. After fixing people for 20 years, I figured it was time to do w... read more Automotive - DealershipRyan RettigTechnician at Dempsey DodgePlano, Illinois I have been fixing cars for about 7 years now. I started with my first car that broke down a lot: a Jeep. I fixed it myself to save money and have been hooked on it ever since, whether it’s at work, at home, or on the trail... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairLyman TickleJack of all trades at Tickle's FarmAvonmore, PennsylvaniaI grew up on a family run farm. My father was a professional mechanic and I learned the skills from him to keep our machinery running. If I was only 1/10th of the mechanic he was, I'll do fine. Thanks for the lessons, dad! A... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Motorcycle and bikesChristian HartmanMotorcycle/ Bike Mechanic at JBA Custom CyclesCape Coral, FloridaWhen I was just a small boy I always looked up to my dad. I always saw a red Snap-on box, he had every tool you can imagine. I got into motocross racing when I was just 2 years old. My dad and I always worked together and he... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingDavid SpinneyOwner at Tool SolutionsCORAL SPRINGS, FloridaMy dad had a repair shop outside of Boston in the 1950's. My uncle always had GTO's and would take me to drag races. All my friends had muscle cars when I was old enough to drive. My first car was a 1965 VW bug. Going to col... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDylan MendozaAutomotive Technician at Xsedo Enterprise LLCTucson, ArizonaI work in a specialty Audi automotive shop where we handle ordinary maintenance as well as custom work, such as big swaps like changing out the Audi 4.2l V8 for the 2.7l Biturbo V6. We also do full builds if the client would... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopAndrew HutchinsonShop foreman at AudiTucson, ArizonaI started in the automotive industry young, I was the first in my family in fact. In high school I attended the automotive course, after high school I went on to job corps for automotive technology. After job corps I got int... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairAnthony AragonMechanic at Premier Auto CareHouston, TexasI’m a young person and I was living in Honduras and my dad came to the U.S to buy cars and tools and that’s how I met Snap-on tools. Then, I came to live here and I began to buy my own Snap-on tools. My dad is a mechanic, so... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto tech school TCATJesse BassettAuto Tech Student at TCATClarksville, TennesseeI just started automotive technology at TCAT in January! I have met a lot of cool people and learned a lot! My instructor is awesome and working in the shop is very fun! I signed up for school because it sounded interesting!Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
General repairAlan TuckerTucker MaintenancePaducah, KentuckyIn the late 50's early 60's my dad had a real service station and garage. It was a small-town-did-everything type of business. His pride and joy was his collection of Snap-on tools. That is the quality I grew up with. I stil... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipTim LoweryLube Technician at Lou Bachrodt AutomallRockford, IllinoisWhen I was a kid, I always used to change brake pads with my grandfather, this changed into rebuilding most of my suspension on my first car. I took off from there. This launched my career into automotive and inspired me to ... read more Automotive - General RepairMichael SalamatianMechanic at Magic Auto RepairOklahoma city, OklahomaMy dad got me into the field. I remember as a kid working at my dad’s shop saying the Snap-on truck comes over on Tuesdays and being so excited to go in there and look at all the tools! I still to this day work on my desktop... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairBlake TriplettDiesel Technician at J.B HuntRogers, ArkansasI started out working when I was able to drive at 16 years of age. My first car was a 2007 Mustang and ever since then I’ve always been a Mustang fan. I miss that car! I was young and dumb and totaled it, still need to get o... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairMatthew HansenBasic Mechanic at ChemscapeCampbell Hall, New YorkI just turned 18 and have been learning mechanics from YouTube. I had to take over fixing my dad’s landscaping equipment because his worker died last year. I just love to fix my cars and my dad’s equipment. When I couldn’t a... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairDaniel SalazarLube and Tire Tech at Big Brand Tire and ServiceVisalia, CaliforniaOne of my most recent projects was restoring a toolbox that was covered in rust and wheels that were stuck. I sanded it all down, cleaned out the whole toolbox, primed and painted the toolbox. Took me about 4 days of working... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdam MogilinskiDiesel MechanicPlainfield, IllinoisI’m a 23 year old Diesel Mechanic. I have been wrenching for almost 6 years and started because I enlisted in the U.S. Army and my job was a 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I now work at a Freightliner Dealership and I’m the m... read more Automotive - DealershipElmar MontenegroExpress Tech at Mike Ward InfinitiDenver, ColoradoMy story started in the year of 2018. I was always confused about what I wanted to do in life. But, I got the chance to go to technical college for auto technician and for FREE! So that was obviously an opportunity I couldn’... read more DIYAndrew MorrisHobbyistHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaI used your tools to construct my 3D printer, the knurled shaft on the screwdriver made assembly a breeze. I got into fixing things just for fun, I was looking for a hobby. Fixing up my car and building my 3D printer was the... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipMatthew StephensMechanic at FordDowningtown, PennsylvaniaI got into cars as a kid, my dad use to always fix our cars and I always helped. My grandfather also worked for Ford, a parts guy for 30 years I think. If he was still around, he would be proud that I, out of all his grandki... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairRex ChapmanDiesel Mechanic at R&K TruckingHelena, MontanaMy name is Rex Chapman, I'm 22 years old with a beautiful wife and 3 year old boy. I'm from Helena, MT. I spend most of my off time hunting the big game available in the western states and shoot BenchRest and F-Class matches... read more Construction Equipment RepairMatthew McNallyField Service Technician at Herc Equipment RentalsHoltsville, New YorkI’m a 38 year old going on my 15th year working in the equipment industry. I started my career working for a Hyster forklift dealer, then I moved on to the equipment rental industry. I always was curious about how things wor... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopZach DumireShop Foreman at Wades MotorsportsYork, South CarolinaMy dad came to the shop to get some parts and mentioned to me about how he was looking for someone and I’ve been here ever since. I was always so skeptical if I would ever be able to own Snap-on and all my other tools were b... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Small Engine RepairJimmy HernandezSmall Engine Technician at MAE Power EquipmentAlton, TexasI got stared in this industry as a hobby, then a small shop at home. Now I’m working for MAE Power Equipment. I’m a small engine technician. I wake up every morning happy to go to work. My Dad passed away in 2011. He was a m... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairKyle EndowStudent/TechEl Cerrito, CaliforniaIt was almost a guarantee that I was going to like working with my hands. My dad is a mechanic and my grandfather was a mechanic, so I've been around the industry my whole life. When I was young my dad would bring me into th... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipIan VazquezMechanic at Auto CityOroville, CaliforniaI’ve been in the field for 7 years. I’m currently the only mechanic at the shop I’m at and honestly, I love it. I keep it clean and tidy and never have to pick up after others. I went to trade school twice and practically li... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAmy ConliDiesel MechanicBend, OregonMy name is Amy. I work as a mobile diesel mechanic in Central Oregon and I love what I do. The company I work for is just two people, my boss and I. We work on anything diesel from generators to pickups and bigger. We do mob... read more Automotive - General RepairHarrison ChagnonMechanic / FarmerWesterly, Rhode IslandI started out on the family farm learning to work on the tractors, and had a passion for turning wrenches. My sophomore year of high school I was eligible to transfer schools and take automotive at my local Career and Techni... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipStephen BeckerAuto TechnicianEnfield, New HampshireMy father is a mechanic, and I grew up around him repairing all sorts of vehicles and machinery. I have always had an interest in working with my hands and taking things apart and putting them together. I followed my father... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairLuis CamachoHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Inyo County Road DepartmentLone Pine, CaliforniaI was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. I was brought over to the United States when I was about 3 years old. My father was always fixing our vehicles because we couldn’t afford to have someone fix them, so I was always right nex... read more Automotive - DealershipEdward DeiroLead Technician at Fairview MotorsSaint Francis, WisconsinI've been wrenching since 1994 right out of tech school. I have always liked to take things apart and put them back together and build things. I like to figure out how things work. I figured I would take a class to learn how... read more Transportation - Bridge & Highway ConstructionJacob ManuelLab TechnicianMustang, Oklahoma I went to a vocational education center after high school for automotive service and started a career in the automotive industry afterwards. I stayed for about four years until becoming a technician for the Oklahoma Departm... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairChristopher SmithAutomotive technician at Plaza TireFarmington, MissouriI’ve been a loyal customer to Snap-on for 14 years. My 1st box was a classic 76 limited edition Ted Nugent edition. I absolutely loved it, but I out grew it and upgraded to Master Series triple bank custom power top and rhi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairDonald ToddEngine Specialist at Thompson Tractor Inc.Trafford, AlabamaI decided to become a diesel mechanic in 2009 and in August of 2009 I joined the Marine Corps as an automotive mechanic. Since then, my passion for diesel mechanics has grown immensely. I am now an Engine Specialist at a Cat... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Appliance repairCharles ErdahlAppliance RepairIrvine, CaliforniaI began working on small machines at a young age and I got into this line of work by training with my friend’s dad. I was first introduced to Snap-on when I was in high school. Ever since then it has been my mission to not o... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairDavid CookDiesel mechanic at Route 19 Heavy Truck RepairHadley, PennsylvaniaI am 23 years old and I have been turning wrenches all my life at my dad’s shop. When I turned 18, I went ahead and went to work for Chrysler and from that moment on I always wanted to do the best work I could possibly do wi... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairNick FossDiesel Tech 2 at Petro/Travel Centers of AmericaKingman, ArizonaI’ve always wanted to be a mechanic and the opportunity was given to me. The coolest project I worked on was a cab over a semi truck. Aviation/AerospaceMichael AnthonyEMC Test Engineer at Professional Testing Inc.Round Rock, TexasAfter spending many years as the customer getting my products tested to get onboard the aircraft, I am now working for the test lab. I specialize in testing products in the RF and electromagnetic fields. It can be very chall... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairDez FerrellOwner / Custom Paint and Autobody at Nessys KustomsMaricopa, ArizonaI didn’t grow up in a shop, nor did I have any interest in cars most of my life. It wasn’t until I owned a Honda Accord that introduced me to the huge import scene that was going on about 14 years ago. Lots of car shows and ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
HVACBrandon LeppoldCentrifugal Chiller Tech at ACSChino Hills, CaliforniaI work for the local union 250. I started my first three years pipe fitting, then went on to be a large tonnage tech. I love the trade and working with my hands. I hope to add a lot more Snap-on tools to my collection along ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
RacingConnor BergPowersports MechanicPerryhall, MarylandI am a 17 year old power sports mechanic who just fell in love with the wrench. I started working on dirt bikes as a little kid and just fell in love with the way that a ratchet clicked. Ever since then I have worked on anyt... read more Automotive - General RepairCarlos VillafanaMechanicLeander, TexasI’m a mechanic, I just started about two years ago. I love everything about cars. I have a 1966 VW bug my dad got it for me when I turned 18. There’s still lots to do on it, but I’m happy and glad I have Snap-on tools to get... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsAnthony ODiesel Technician (in training)Long Pond, PennsylvaniaEver since I was a kid, I have always had a fascination with cars and trucks. I would name the makes, models, and engines of the cars we would drive by on road trips. As I got older, I would research different trucks and cus... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
ForgingAlec MertzProject crew at Scot ForgeMcHenry, IllinoisI have been into working on stuff ever since I could remember. In high school I got into heavy machinery and started out welding at Miller Formless in McHenry, Illinois. I always wanted to be a Welder/Fabricator, but I lived... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceSugun RattiAircraft Technician at JetworxLittlerock, CaliforniaI moved here from India about 5 years ago. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot but could never afford it and eventually stumbled upon a vocational school website offering an A&P program. No one in my entire family is mechanical... read more Aviation/AerospaceJay AlbertsonJet MechanicTucson, ArizonaMy father encouraged me to get into aviation. I was a Gulfstream jet mechanic and used a Snap-on classic 78 for my daily tasks maintaining corporate jets. Rebuilding a neglected Gulfstream III from nose to tail was one of my... read more Automotive - General RepairBearded MechanicTechnicianGreen Brook, New JerseyAfter going through a rough patch in life I started looking into a trade to work in, and that’s when I found out being a mechanic is my best bet. I got into my line of work after being a service writer at the start of my car... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Power GenerationEbonie GrahamDiesel Technician/ Power Generation Technician at Cummins/Travel Centers of AmericaAtlanta, GeorgiaI’m from Lexington, KY but I live in Atlanta, GA. I’ve always been talented with my hands with a love for old school cars. I started my journey at University Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois for automotive technology. ... read more Construction Equipment RepairAutumn EbertHeavy Equipment Mechanic at RDO EquipmentBlack Cayon City, ArizonaHi my name is Autumn. I am a full time heavy equipment mechanic. I work for a John Deere dealership in Phoenix, AZ. My journey began back when I was a kid, I used to work on cars with my dad and in high school I took auto sh... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJordan BussardAviation Mechanic Apprentice at CD Aviation ServicesJoplin, MissouriI’ve always loved aviation and I got into aviation maintenance after originally wanting to be a Pilot. I talked to the owner of the airport in my hometown of Aurora and they gave me a job cleaning planes and shadowing the A ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairMatt GarciaDiesel MechanicOrland Park, IllinoisI’ve been an auto mechanic for over 13 years and decided to become a involved in the commercial tire industry 4 years ago and now I got accepted into a Kenworth dealership as a diesel mechanic trainee. I’ve been at this job ... read more Automotive - General RepairScarlett BlancoMechanic at Mavis TireSomerset, New JerseyMy name is Scarlett, I'm 27 years old, I'm in the automotive field, and I've been a mechanic for 9 years now and loving it. I wouldn't change my job for anything! Sure being a woman in this field has its ups and downs but it... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopJuan OrregoWelder/Fabricator at JJ Audio DesignsOrlando, FloridaI got into working on cars because of my brother. He wanted an audio system so I learned. From there I started buying tools and learning how to build cool stuff. I started building car audio about 15 years ago in Circuit Cit... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairNoah HoltDiesel Technician at Mad Diesel PerformanceFlushing, MichiganI am an 18 year old who has a huge passion for Diesel Trucks. Eat, sleep, and breathe diesel. I started wrenching with my dad as a kid and ever since I started wrenching I couldn’t stop. I started working in a diesel shop pa... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan ChiarellaWelderWest Long Branch, New JerseyAfter I discovered my love of welding through my work on classic VWs I enrolled in school to obtain my 6G welding certification. I’ve been working in the field for two years now and am returning to get certified in TIG weldi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
RacingBrian WilsonCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaA second-generation race engineer, I am a native of Detroit, Mich. I grew up around racing and began competing in go-karts at age eight. My father, Steve, was also a racer and in 1995 served as a race engineer for the No. 33... read more RacingJeremy BullinsCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaGrowing up in North Carolina, racing was a constant presence to me. My father worked on dirt late model cars in Piedmont Triad area and I began accompanying my dad to the race shop and 311 Speedway in Madison, N.C., when I w... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopValentino Gotay12volt Wiring TechnicianCoram, New YorkI always use to take everything apart to see how it would work and then try to figure out how to put it together. Once I was in high school I took every auto class I could and joined the robotics team. From high school I wen... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJonathan GattereauC-Level Tech & Apprentice at Nassau County Police Department & PetrolwerksBaldwin, New YorkMy name is Jonathan Gattereau I’m 19 years old. Since my sophomore year in high school I’ve been working in an auto garage because I realized that I wanted to be a Mechanic. Not too soon after, I realized I want to be an exo... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
RacingTodd Gordon12 Cup Crew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaI grew up the kid of two school administrators. Racing wasn't in my family but a summer job at a local machine shop took me to the race track and I loved the adrenaline you felt from the pit area during the race. I built my... read more RacingPaul WolfeCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaI started working on race cars and being involved in racing started when I was a young kid in upstate New York. My dad worked on dirt modified cars in our local area and would always bring me to the shop and the track. At a... read more Power GenerationJoseph BoucherGenerator Technician at A & J Generator and Equipment LLCSeymour, ConnecticutMy name is Joseph Boucher, I've been working on engines and generators for as long as I can remember. My Father has been in the generator Industry for 35 years, and since there aren't full on trade schools for generator tech... read more Fire ApparatusCody GreavesEngine Captain/Shop Foreman Fabricator at Moab Fire DepartmentMoab, UtahI found my dream job in the fire service. I just stumbled across it one day. I get to do everything I love in one job. I get to serve my community, fix the apparatus I operate and fabricate new parts. I get to do it all, I r... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceSean CaseMaintenance Manager / Tactical Flight Officer at Nebraska State PatrolLincoln, NebraskaI have been a gear head most of my life. I started out in the mechanical line of work right after high school. I was immersed into the truck and trailer off-road diesel hauling business. I began with a grease gun in hand and... read more RacingDarin RussellEngine Tuner at Penske RacingMooresville, North CarolinaI am a 21 year veteran in the NASCAR Cup series. I have worked with a lot of different drivers. I have won a lot of races and have 2 championships. It started when I met some people that had a late model race car they raced ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJuan MartinezAutomotive Electrician at Giuseppe Auto RepairMiami, FloridaI'm an automotive electrician, European cars are my new specialty. I do key programming, module adaptation, airbag reset, and ECU re-flashing using Snap-on tools.Industry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
RacingDaniel LynchInterior Mechanic #12 Cup Car at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaWhen I was 3 years old my dad bought a 1956 Chevy sedan as a project car. The two of us spent almost every night in the garage restoring her. It only took about 10 years to get done, but when it was finished she was prefect ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob CorreiaDiesel Mechanic at MP EnvironmentalYuba City, CaliforniaI was born and bred to work with my hands. I come from a long line of mechanics and fabricators that keep this country rolling. I got into my line of work because I was fascinated with how everything worked. When I turned 13... read more ManufacturingMike GougePolishing Operator at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeYou know it's a great feeling when you're actually in your groove and you know you’re doing it right. ManufacturingMauricio ArizmendiMechanicKenosha, WisconsinI’ve always felt drawn to engineering and power tools. My dad used to own a tooling shop and because of that I grew up around an industrial environment. Working with big, hot, heavy machinery requires durable and reliable to... read more Automotive - General RepairVictor "Billy" AndersonHead Technician at VA Auto ServicesMaplewood, New JerseyBack in Jamaica, my father told me I couldn’t drive a car until I first learned how to fix one so I would appreciate it. I enjoy the work. It’s challenging but good. You meet different kinds of people, different kinds of car... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsJohn IngramLeader of Reclaim, Rebuild, Restore Project. at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI use the equipment here to build tables for flood victims. People donate the wood. When someone tears down a house or a building, we get the wood. I build the tables and Habitat for Humanity will figure out where to send th... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Aviation/AerospaceSam MeyerA&P MechanicLouisville, KentuckyI’m a 35 year old hot woman’s husband, aircraft mechanic, chef and craft beer enthusiast. I worked in restaurants for most of my life. I knew it wasn’t something I wanted to keep doing. I’ve always loved airplanes and aviati... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBrayden FinchumOwner Auto Mechanic at 66 Salvage RestorationClinton, IllinoisHello everyone I am your friendly everyday greaser specialty performance mechanic. Whether it is rusty gold treasure that needs rebuilt, an engine that needs that extra bang for its bucks, even redoing old gas pumps and cool... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopMichael Van OrdenMaster Technician at Moonshine Harley DavidsonFranklin, TennesseeI have been into motorcycles my whole life and love working on them. At Moonshine I make big power for Harley's and have fun on Instagram and YouTube talking about it. I have hand built a few and won shows but building the b... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopNader AlsabbahMobile Electronics Installer at Sound on WheelsKenosha, WisconsinMy story starts with my father. He moved to the US when he was 17 with only $70 in his pocket. He went to college got his degrees and took over the shop. From there he became very successful in this business, he has owned th... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopMark DenlingerFabricator/ Metal shaper at Ludwig's Custom AutoAkron, PennsylvaniaI got interested in classic cars at a very young age from my dad who had a couple 55 Chevy's when he was younger. I started working in a body shop where I lived in Vermont at 11 years old. I was looking for a job and saw an ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairDiana RamosHead Technician at Village AutoSouth Orange, New JerseyI used to get in trouble a lot as a kid, I was always taking things apart. When it comes to cars, I am completely self taught. There’s a perception that female techs can’t handle the tough jobs. I want you to know I take car... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipKevin ChukwurahService Technician at Millburn AudiMillburn, New JerseyMy first job was at a gas station, I started working on cars. Then I realized there were shops like Audi where you’re inside warm and dry all day. I applied and I got the job. I have been here for 6 years. As a boy I loved L... read more ManufacturingSharon KaulMachine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI thought maybe I was at an age where I wouldn’t learn anymore, I’d just coast. But then I went into machining and I felt challenged. I’m still learning every day. Automotive - General RepairBernie GriecoShop Owner at Bernie’s Tire & Auto CenterMillburn, New JerseyOriginally my father owned a shop and Bernie owned a second shop, then we decided to combine and move into our current location with 5 lifts. I have been in this current location for 30 years, and now my son is a 3rd generat... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Motorcycle RepairMike MeredithLead Test Mechanic at Harley Davidson Motor CompanyYucca, ArizonaI was working as a flat rate mechanic and got the opportunity to work as a contractor at a test facility working on prototype motorcycles. I then got into the durability testing. I have worked for some of the best mechanics ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Power GenerationKenneth LivermanLineman at Electric cooperativeAhoskie, North CarolinaLove Snap-on, grew up with your tools. I love to turn wrenches although it's not my day job. Just wanted to start my daughter off right made her a dresser out of her first toolbox. Aircraft MaintenanceElena GonzalezAircraft Technician at American AirlinesMiami, FloridaI am an aircraft maintenance technician for a major airline. I always wanted to fly. I flew my first aircraft before I drove my first car. Then when I was in high school, aircraft maintenance was offered to me and I said “le... read more Automotive - DealershipEdwin RosasService Technician at Millburn AudiMillburn, New JerseyI didn’t mean to get into the auto industry. I wanted to get into engineering but auto tech seemed like an easy way in so I did it as a starter job and never left. I have been a tech for 17 years. What I like about being a t... read more ManufacturingRamel GuardUtility Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinEvery time I go to a car place and see our tools, I get to say, man, I work there. Fleet MaintenanceMichael VecchioneFleet Mechanic / Firetruck MechanicDunedin, FloridaHello, my name is Michael Vecchione. I have been in the automotive industry since 2013. I started off working at a BMW dealership, then move to a Hyundai dealership, eventually ending up at the city that I currently work at.... read more Fleet Mechanic, Public TransitMatthew LarsonDiesel Mechanic at Berkshire Regional Transit AuthorityLee, MassachusettsMy dad and uncle taught me most of what I know. My uncle owns a local European specialty repair shop and my father has worked at the DPW in my town for almost 30 years. I've been working as a mechanic for around 8 years now ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Technical Education - students and instructorsMike BeliveauInnovation Studio member, Navy veteran at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI worked on F18s in the Navy, working on board ships, on aviation electronics. I did that for 10 years. Then I worked on accelerators used to treat cancer. My job took me from New York to Omaha. I had a PTSD problem and I wa... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - DealershipTravis RuizTeam Leader/Master Audi Tech at Audi DominionSan Antonio, TexasI got into this line of work because a family member worked at a Volkswagen dealer and was able to get me an interview with the manager. I was able to obtain a job as a Volkswagen technician and proceeded to work my way up a... read more Automotive - DealershipSteven RettingerChrysler Diesel Tech at Brickner Park CityEdgar, WisconsinI am a certified Chrysler diesel tech working to support my wife and 5 kids. The coolest project I have worked on was a head job on a 16 Ram 1500 eco diesel. Steel FabricationTaylor GallagherWelder/FabricatorBozeman, MontanaI have always been interested in metal as a medium. It's strong, beautiful, and versatile; you can do anything with it. I saved up all of my money to buy a little mig welder when I was 19, but I had no idea what would become... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingPriscilla HarrisPrybar Assembler at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeIt's very important to me to send out good quality. It makes me proud when I finish something and see how good it looks and think, "Wow, I created that tool!" Automotive - Specialty ShopNick FediukElectrical Euro Tech at Auto Boutique ChicagoChicago, IllinoisI got into my line of work by blowing up my moms car. She had to have engine replaced twice because we were all young once right? Anyways I saw the cost of repairs and said I want to be the person that helps people with thei... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Stonework/MasonryBryce HollingsworthDry Stone Waller at Stone Bear HardscapesNorthampton, MassachusettsGrowing up I had always been active, been an athlete, and worked manual labor jobs off and on. I always liked those jobs, but I had always figured that they were temporary, that I wasn't "supposed" to do that with my life. A... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipChelsea DodgeAutomotive Technician Apprentice at Spradley Barr FordGreeley, ColoradoI had a dream of opening up a shop where everyone, men and women, can have utmost trust in their technician and that their car will be fixed correctly for a fair price. I also want to make sure the shop is comfortable to wor... read more Automotive - General RepairChris GriecoService Technician at Bernie’s Tire & Auto CenterMillburn, New JerseyI started out in my dad’s shop, then I tried construction, but I came back to working on cars because I could work near home. In the future I hope to take over my dad’s shop and expand the business by getting into performanc... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
CyclingJason NixonBike MechanicRoyal Oak, MichiganI've been making and fixing things since I was a child, I've always loved taking things apart and cycling. I enjoy the challenge of fixing anything that is broken. Being able to fix things has always been a passion of mine. ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairBrian BeckerHD Diesel Mechanic at King CountyKent, WashingtonFor 17 years I was a professional chef. I worked for large corporations and I also had my own personal chef business. Then I decided to go back to school to get an Associates in Heavy Duty Diesel Technology. I became the die... read more ManufacturingTony ChurchProduction Support Manager at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeThere's not a lot around here that I haven't done. I love the tools. I've seen all the changes that's been made in this facility and and I know it's a great company. Automotive - Specialty ShopBlake BochnicekFabricator at Big Rig Truck n TrailerOmaha, NebraskaStarted in high school, bought a 52 Dodge M37 Military truck and started to restore it. Soon I found myself graduating and going off into the Army as a "Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic" where I used and acquired some of my first Sn... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipBrian ConwayShop Foreman at Millburn AudiMillburn, New Jersey Agriculture Equipment RepairJonathon WalkerStihl Gold Technician at Bobcat of Northwest ArkansasRogers, ArkansasI began in the small engine repair world in high school taking a small engine class. I got offered a job through a Workforce program fixing lawnmowers and string trimmers after school and on the weekends. When I got out of h... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairTim SchwuchowShop Owner at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, IllinoisI love this work. It’s the challenge of fixing something that’s broken. I pushed a broom at this shop when I was a kid. Years later, I got a job from Mr. Pfeiffer and learned how to fix a transmission. When the opportunity c... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJeffrey RossDiesel Technician at Cleveland Brothers Equipment CompanyCenterville, PennsylvaniaMy grandparents owned a small local used car dealership and repair facility. I painted my first car at the age of 10, rebuilt my first engine at the age of 12. Ever since I've been destined/ cursed in this ever growing and c... read more ManufacturingMatt PattersonDesign Engineering Manager at Snap-onMurphy, North CarolinaI like the whole development process. Going from beginning to end and giving the customer exactly what they want is really rewarding. Automotive - General RepairRicardo MartinezShop Owner at National AutoChicago, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairDoug GrahamShop Owner at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, IllinoisThis is a family business. For us, it’s all about being responsible and reliable. We’re people that just want to help other people. We all care and want to help get people moving again. My son has a love for the automobile, ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairLeo BanuelosShop Foreman at United RentalsDenver, ColoradoMy dad and uncle owned a landscaping company, at 10 years of age I was given the opportunity to disassemble their broken machines, troubleshooting and figuring out how something worked always fascinated me as it challenged m... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopDavid FloresTechnician at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Construction Equipment RepairMatt BrownHeavy Equipment Tech at Modern MachineryKent, OregonI always took pride in mechanical things and always enjoyed getting dirty. And the bigger the equipment the better it is in my eyes. I have been a mechanic since I was 15. I always took pride in working with my hands. Moved ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairErnie IsleyShop Owner at Ernie's AutoZion, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Fork Lift repairBrian FowlerField Technician at CrownNorthglenn, ColoradoMy Grandpa owned and operated Lloyds automotive repair while I was growing up. My dad works on and repairs commercial laundry equipment. I was always interested in repair and mechanical things. I went to tech school and then... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
HobbyLouis TarantinoCarpet Source at Carpet SourceWinter Park, FloridaI grew up working with tools more then toys, when I was 13, I would go with my best friend to his dads shop to clean and put his tools away. That's when I learned Snap-on made the best tools. Tools are my passion and not my ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairJosh WestendorpTech at Jamestown Automotive INCHudsonville, MichiganWith my Dad owning an Automotive Repair shop it’s not hard to see why I’m in the industry. My passion for learning has fueled my drive in the industry to keep up with the new technologies and adapt to the challenges those br... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan TrejoShop Owner at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJosh BrantleyTechnician at Quality Auto ServiceFort Worth, TexasI’ve always had an interest working with tools, started out working on my bicycles as a kid, then around 13 years old I got bit by the car bug! I loved helping my dad in the garage working on his Trans Am, and I learned a lo... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRichard HobsonOwner at AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car CareLincoln, NebraskaI was in a corporate job and I was also a hobbyist working on cars. I thought if I’m going to play with cars at night I might as well get into the business. I bought this shop in 1986. I love being able to help people. I fix... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopNelson PerezShop Owner at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Motorcycle RepairJohn ZahllerOwner at JZ MotorcycleLincoln, NebraskaI told my high school guidance counselor that I liked motorcycles and she sent me to Southeast Community College. I’ve been working on bikes ever since. I opened this shop in 2002 and I specialize in Japanese motorcycles - m... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairKevin GracomMechanic at Shelley's Precision Auto CenterCamarillo, CaliforniaAs a kid around 10 years old I loved to take things apart and see what made them work. My dad always had to put them back together after. It was a great day for everyone when he taught me how to put them back together. Event... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJenna CadwalladerFlight Technician / A&P student at NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryLos Angeles, CaliforniaWhen I was 16, I wanted to be a psychologist. I didn’t know much, if anything, about aviation. There was a flyer at my high school advertising an “Aviation Career Day” field trip at Van Nuys airport. It was scheduled on the ... read more Automotive - General RepairFrancisco MartinezShop Owner at National AutoChicago, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
MiningAdam BergeronUnderground Mine Field Technician at Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez UndergroundElko, NevadaBorn in so cal, fell in love with motorcycles. Raced them through high school. Went to MMI in Arizona. Moved to Vegas, worked at bike shops for 4/5 years. Moved back to Cali and started in heavy equipment repair as a field t... read more Automotive - DealershipJuan TovarService Tech at Park Place Lexus PlanoFrisco, TexasMigrated from Mexico in 1995. Worked in the food industry and then moved in to commercial construction. I remember watching HorsePower TV and Trucks with Stacy David on TNN (before if became SpikeTV). Even though I didn’t sp... read more Aviation/AerospaceRyan JenkinsA&P Mechanic at StandardAeroNew Ellenton, South CarolinaI was talking to an old family friend at a party about his career. At the time he had just left an aircraft charter company that he was the maintenance director for and suggested that I give aircraft maintenance a shot. I wa... read more Fleet MaintenanceEdward StokleyForeman/Mechanic at Estes Express LinesGreeneville, TennesseeGrew up around trucks, always worked with my hands, loved to tear things apart and put them back together. So here I am! Material handling/heavy truck/constructionDustin SellersRoad Service Technician at Southeast Industrial EquipmentCharlotte, North CarolinaI followed in my Dad's footsteps, after he spent 22 years in the Army as a mechanic and instructor. All mechanical and electrical was self taught. My Dad taught me what a strong work ethic was. I'm am now currently a Silver ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairChris KeoughTechnician at Ernie's AutoZion, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
MiningZachary BarkerWelder/ Machinist at Wyoming Machinery CompanyRock springs, WyomingHello my name is Zach Barker and I'm 22 years old! My boss hired me as a welder/machinist 3 days after I graduated from Eastern Wyoming college in Torrington, WY with all of my welding papers and machining certificate. I wor... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsKyle BeaversStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoI entered into the field as it’s a part of my family’s history – “It’s the family trade”Industry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - Specialty ShopJaycie CochranOwner-Technician at FTM Diesel & Off RoadPoint Arena, CaliforniaMy first job as a youngster was working at a family friends trucking company. I helped with office tasks and one day was delivering a message to the truck shop and the mechanic had me give him a hand with something, I was ho... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairBrenton LyonsShop Manager at Bryan's GarageChicago, IllinoisI have been at the shop since 2008. The service writing takes up about 80% of my time, the other 20% is filling-in in the garage. Prior to working at Bryan’s Garage, I was a truck driver.
Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Parts storeDaniel KainParts Sales Manager at AutozoneCottage Grove, OregonI'm 26 years old I work at an AutoZone and no I'm not a professional technician, however I do work on cars very often. Sometimes in the parking lot of our store if it’s something not too involved and others in my driveway af... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Agriculture Equipment RepairCraig MarloweField MechanicGoldsboro, North CarolinaI grew up with my dad and one older brother always turning wrenches on something. I started working on construction equipment but I had wanted to be a diesel mechanic for as long as I can remember. The coolest project I've w... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopAlex PerzTechnician at Vengeance RacingCumming, GeorgiaI always had a passion for cars. My father was an auto technician and I always would go to work with him and work on things at home with him. After taking auto in high school, I went on to a local community college and took ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Heavy Duty Truck RepairLaina StashekHeavy Truck Technician at ScaffidiNekoosa, WisconsinI grew up on a small dairy farm, went through high school milking cows. I had my daughter young right before I graduated high school. Started working on Harvestore silo unloaders and loved the mechanical. Though I couldn't d... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopCory MichalskiTechnicianSalem, OregonMy cousin was an avid aircooled VW nut and got me hooked in high school - now I've been working 17 years on Volkswagen & Audi vehicles. A 356B restoration was one of the coolest projects I've worked on. Industry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairBrandon LeatherwoodTech at Total Auto and TireConway, ArkansasIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsFred BrownDirector at Aims Community CollegeGreeley, ColoradoThe President of Aims, asked me why we didn’t hire any of the graduates from their program at the Ford dealership. I had to tell her that the students didn’t have the technical skills needed in the industry. The President th... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - General RepairKevin NeitoOwner at Mobile TechSan Diego, CaliforniaMy grandpa was a mechanic, and my dad owned a shop, but I hated getting dirty - so I was more drawn to the diagnostic side of things. Now that's all I do.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopKeith ElliottLead MECP Advanced Installer at BestbuyPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaWhile in high school I loved cars with loud music and me being the educated buyer I tried to learn about the equipment I wanted to buy. Well long story short I fell into 12v installations, little did I know I would make a ca... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairNate GoldboldTechnician at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Fleet MaintenanceTrace BristerTractor Trailer Mechanic at Prime Inc.Willshire, OhioMy family has always been in the trucking industry. My father and 2 of my older brothers are all still part of it. My dad has 45+ years in the industry along with my grandfather who had 60+ years. All of us love wrenching an... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopMike LyLead Technician at The DrivewaySan Jose, CaliforniaMy father escaped Vietnam to America for a better future, he jumped in the workforce as a mechanic and I followed as well during my childhood. I worked at a general repair shop with the passion of racing and engineering quir... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingNick SimsTool and Die Maker at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaWhy do it if you're not going to take pride in it? Heavy Duty Truck RepairBarry LoyShop Foreman at Navajo Exp.Denver, ColoradoI got into this industry because I was ready for a change and I always had a love for wrenching. I changed my life after many years of drug abuse and I’m a recent Lincoln Tech graduate. I got a job at Navajo exp. and became ... read more Aviation/AerospaceTimothy SmithAircraft MechanicNewburgh, ConnecticutWhile in high school I started working in aviation loading and unloading aircraft. From there went to working line service for corporate aviation while going to school to get my A&P. After schooling went to work for a MRO an... read more Construction Equipment RepairFrancis SolanoDiesel Tech at R&L ExcavatingSweet Home, OregonStarted off in basic automotive out of high school, but I had no luck getting a job in the shop. After some years went by I became a school bus driver, but realized that I needed to go back to college and move up as a diesel... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipPaul SchmidtParts Advisor at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinI have been working in parts for nearly 25 years. Heavy Duty Truck RepairDoug McGheeDiesel Tech. at Waste ManagementCharleston, West VirginiaMy story began when I was a young boy. Around the age of 8 I would take my toys apart to see what made them work, this continued for a few more years then came the idea if I can take it apart can I put it back together and ... read more RailJosh ParrowLocomotive Technician/ Rapid Responder at BNSF RAILWAYHavre, MontanaI grew up in the small mining and ranching town of Whitehall, Montana. When I was in 8th grade I remember my Dad and my Grandfather both talking over dinner one night about how I should be a diesel mechanic they both knew I ... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsAshton HicksStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoEntered the field because of my interest in motorsports.Industry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - DealershipAustin SoderholmTechnician at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, Wisconsin EngineeringRachael WagnerVirtual Incision Engineer at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI started making stuff with my dad when I was little. He was a shop teacher. I always wanted to be an engineer. I like fixing things, solving problems. I got involved in the innovation space here when I was a junior. They ta... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairKaran DriehuysGeneral Service Technician at Chapel Hill Tire WoodcroftChapel Hill, North CarolinaI started working on my personal Acura when I was in high school, and my interest was only strengthened when people started asking me to fix their cars. After high school, I began work as a General Service Technician at Chap... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairPhil DelazioTech at Highway Equipment and Supply CoKelayres, PennsylvaniaMy dad always had me around equipment as a kid. And he always was with or on equipment. I fell in love with big iron from the start. I have been in the field for 10 years, I started as a factory representative for a drill ri... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairJosh SummersAuto Technician at Cadwell's CornerPlainfield, IndianaI have a passion for cars and pickups, I started at the bottom of the industry doing tires and oil changes working for the local pep boys. I left that to better my skills working on big truck trailers. And I decided to go ba... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopKevin CollinsMaster Tech at GoodyearWesterville, OhioMy buddies and I were all car guys in high school. We all went to the same Auto Technology school and worked at the same machine shop after classes 34 years ago. I was a General Motors master tech for 22 years, I've been an ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipAndy HuhnParts Manager at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, Wisconsin Automotive - General RepairPaul LoweryMechanic at Westlake Auto and TireMount Holly, North CarolinaI started working on old cars with my father when I was 6. At the time it was “here son hold this light right here for me” I’d never hold it in the right spot for him. Then over the years I kept helping him after school maki... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairKyle JohnsonTechnician at KOMATSUGilbertsville, PennsylvaniaI'm a third generation heavy equipment technician, and have been in this field for almost 16 years. My grandfather repaired equipment for a gold mining outfit in Alaska and my father is a field technician for a local contrac... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Small Engine RepairWill SollazzoMechanic at Will and Joe's Small Engine RepairCleveland, OhioI've always had a love for Snap-on tools, my father used your tools for 30 years and I've been using your tools for 12 years. I've always loved fixing things. I'm a small engine mechanic and fix up my own cars and trucks, we... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Auto Body/Collision RepairAubree HollowayAuto Body Technician at Wayne's Paint and BodyUmatilla, FloridaI’m 18 years old, I got into this line of work because I grew up around it my whole life. I grew up around my grandparents shop in Mount Dora called Bales and Langley towing. I used to have my own little tow truck. My father... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairKarla CorchadoDiesel Technician at Metroplex Diesel and AutoBalch springs, TexasI started when a friend of my moms gave me the phone number of his manager at auto city in Dallas. I had to called the guy about 20 times over a few days before he picked up. I told him I didn’t know much but all I needed wa... read more Automotive - DealershipAlejandro AraizaTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, Texas Technical Education - students and instructorsDavid MartinDirector at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI was a journalist and I was a member here - I would work on screen printing and I loved that. When this position became available, I decided to honor my passion. I have a good relationship with the judges. I’ve shown how go... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - General RepairBobby DwigginsTech at Jones AutoConway, ArkansasIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
MarineElizabeth MonahonDiesel Marine Technician at Billings Diesel and MarineStonington, MaineNothing holds me back, apart from the attitude from other people. Automotive - DealershipAdrian InocianTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, Wisconsin Jewelry DesignAnaliese StinsonJewelry Maker at Tiffany'sNew York, New YorkI really like the history – the craft has been around for so long. There’s always more to learn and skills to perfect. I’ll never be the best and I’ll never know everything, but I’ll always try to get better.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairJozef BeckettTechnician at Dan's RepairMedinah, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairArthur FitzgeraldRetiredWalden, New YorkI got into my line of work as a mechanic because of my dad. He was a mechanic in the ARMY during the Korean War and did all his own work at home. He allowed me to watch and learn as I grew up. He encouraged me to continue tu... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairTroy ReedTruck Mechanic at Indy TransportCamby, IndianaI started in the military and when I got out I found a job as a mechanic and continued to work on heavy duty equipment. One of my coolest projects was tearing down and parting out cranes and other heavy duty equipment. It wa... read more Automotive - DealershipDustin ReaganDiesel Technician at Serra ChevroletNorth Canton, OhioStarted out young, my grandfather started teaching me at 10 years old. My story is simple. I grew up wrenching on things and then spent 7 years in the military where I continued to work on things in my spare time. While depl... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairZach RauschenbergerTech at Western TruckGreeley, Colorado Fleet MaintenanceMatt WilliamsTech at USAirport ParkingDenver, ColoradoI have a son who became disabled after an accident. Bob Purvis was my dealer at the time, he heard about the accident and got the word out about a “Go Fund Me” page that was created for my son. Quite a few dealers actually d... read more Fleet MaintenanceGeorge McGarryJourneyman Mechanic at Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityJacksonville, FloridaMy stepfather got me into working on cars and I have been turning wrenches most of my life. 5 years at a trucking company, 11 years at a Caterpillar dealer, and the last 10 years working on city buses. I have been on the t... read more Automotive - General RepairSergio SorianoTechnician at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaI started repairing cars straight out of high school, so I started buying tools then. My Father was a mechanic and had a shop and he passed on his tools to me. At first I wanted to be an engineer. Now I fix what engineers s... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairOwen GeorgeTechnician B at RPD ServicesSalem, OregonI’m 19 years old. When I was 15 years old I decided to buy an old logging work truck with the 7.3 powerstroke. The truck had 420,000 when I bought it so naturally it always needed work. This really forced me to learn how to ... read more Automotive - DealershipTim WoolumsTechnician at Honda of KenoshaBristol, WisconsinI have been working as a service tech at Honda of Kenosha for 5 years. Heavy Duty Truck RepairJuan FloresTransmission Technician at Valley Power SystemsBakersfield, CaliforniaMy story is quite an interesting one, I work for Valley Power Systems Inc. They are a in the powering industry that includes on highway, off highway heavy duty equipment. My job is a Transmission Technician, I work on Alliso... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsMax WheelerInstructional Designer at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI’ve been doing woodworking since middle-school. After I graduated, I spent all my money on tools. My basement is full of wood tools -- a table saw, a band saw, drill press, lathe. My favorite tool is the wood lathe – I make... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Agriculture Equipment RepairMathew McGinnisService Tech at John DeereBrookhaven, MississippiMy uncle brought me to his job when I was a kid and I strived to be just like him. I started detailing trucks at a shop in Oklahoma, and eventually started to help fix them when there wasn’t anymore cleaning work for me. I s... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJim DyerForeman at Western TruckGreeley, Colorado Automotive - DealershipAlex KostermanTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinIt would be cool to see a red, white and blue Master Series box for the 100th. ManufacturingJeremy AndrewsOwner at Hoyt Pallet Recycling Co., IncHoyt, KansasMy father started this business in the early 90s I grew up working on trucks and equipment. We never really had anything nice but I purchased the business in 2016 and since updated our fleet of trucks and equipment to newer ... read more Automotive - General RepairJohn SimonMechanic at Wjd DeliveryMenomonie, WisconsinI got into this field because I grew up around mechanics. I have been a mechanic for 8 years working on my own stuff and my family's stuff.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairMichael KlenzTechnician at Case IH/CNHAlgona, IowaIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairWilliam DayService Writer at Complete Auto RepairLouisville, KentuckyA Snap-on tool feels good in your hand and it's beautiful. It’s a like a jewel of quality and finish.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairBrandon SwisherField Service Technician at Power Motive CorpDenver, ColoradoI grew up working on trucks, and when I graduated high school I knew I wanted to be a diesel mechanic. I went to school and was hired by the company I currently work for. The coolest project of worked on is replacing an engi... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairKyle KauffmanTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisLove my EPIC tool box and ¾ drive ratchets. Jewelry DesignKestrel FleischnerJewelry Design Student at PRATT DesignNew York, New YorkI really like working with my hands and jewelry design really just clicks as a form of expression for me. I feel it combines a lot of different artistic skills with technical skills.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingRyan DietchAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaSnap-on talks to customers, gets input on how tools perform, and is always asking if there are problems or if anything that could be done better. Construction Equipment RepairTyler BrenService Technician at RDO EquipmentDickinson, North DakotaAs a young kid, my grandfather had a tractor repair shop. I would help him with little jobs (changing spark plugs, changing oil, putting parts away, etc) and as I grew up he would teach me about electrical, how everything wo... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairHunter BrewerJohn Deere Technician at Tennessee TractorMartin, TennesseeWhen I was in high school I found out about the John Deere Tech Program and started doing research and when I graduated high school at the time wasn’t able to go because I didn’t have the funds to go to school and buy tools.... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipSamuel CruzTechnician at Lynch ChevyKenosha, Wisconsin Aviation/AerospaceBen TownsendLead Tech at Dumont MROBloomington, IllinoisI started working in aviation at 19 and been in love with it ever since. Even with all the ups and downs and time away from home I still get the thrill of working with my hands to watch an aircraft fly away safe. Motorcycle RepairLiana AcevedoMotorcycle Technician at Motorcycle MallMine Hill, New JerseyI’m Liana, a 22 year old female from a small town in New Jersey. When I was younger, I saw motorcycle racing on TV one day when I was 12 years old. After that, I fell in love with motorcycles and became fascinated in riding... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Construction Equipment RepairChristian BeyerHeavy Equipment Diesel Technician at Fabick CaterpillarEau Claire, WisconsinOut of high school I followed a previous classmate of mine through the FABTECH program, a CAT specific tech program developed and run by the dealership I now work for. That took just under a year to complete after which I st... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsLiam KendrickStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - General RepairSteve LallasTruck Mechanic at B&S EntWaynesboro, VirginiaI started out as a parts delivery driver back in 1986, then moved on to parts counter sales, and then to assistant store manager at auto parts stores. I was also a machine shop worker and ASE certified. I helped restore many... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsJerry ReifShop Manager at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI had jobs in construction and manufacturing including Duncan Aviation and TMCO Manufacturing. Then I came on here and helped design this maker space. This is a culmination of everything I’ve ever done in in my life – design... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Agriculture and Construction repairMarcos AcostaShop Supervisor at Warren CATAmarillo, TexasSomeone asked me if I was interested in working in farm equipment and I said sure! I’ll try it out no big deal! When I started working on Farm Equipment and other heavy equipment I didn’t know much. I had a boss that saw som... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Commercial / industrial floor cleaning equipmentJason QuickField Service Lead at KarcherBrighton, ColoradoAs far back as I can remember I have always torn stuff apart to figure out how things work. I grew up working on a farm repairing tractors and taking care of the animals. I married my high school sweetheart and had two wonde... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairGiuseppe VerniceTechniciain at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairTristen StitesTechnician at Arizona Metro MixSan Tan Valley, ArizonaI grew up in dairy land Michigan and have been around equipment and fixing stuff my whole life. After I moved to Arizona, I found out the high school I was attending was partnered up with a Tech school that really helped kid... read more Automotive - General RepairSam BurgenerTech at Total Auto and TireConway, ArkansasIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairOscar RamirezTechnician at Ernie's AutoZion, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsKaycee GoodrichStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoI entered the field as it’s a part of my family’s history. I am currently working on my own pickup.Industry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Heavy Duty Truck RepairRichard Acecil IIITechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, Illinois BlacksmithingShawn MoulenbeltBladesmith at 51 Bravo Custom KnivesWayland, MichiganI enlisted in the army out of high school. My military occupational specialty is 51 bravo Carpenter and Mason. I have been involved in construction my whole life and enjoy meeting with customers and bringing their visions to... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipCyndi PickleServ. Director at John Elway ChryslerDenver, ColoradoIn the late 90’s and early 2000’s, service managers were sometimes loud, abrupt, direct, and told you when you messed up. I feel it’s important to calmly discuss the problems and course correct with a firm yet gentle style. ManufacturingJordan KrebsApplications Engineer at Snap-onConway, ArkansasIt makes me proud to know our team is capable of great things. Automotive - General RepairCameron LaffertyTech at Complete AutoLouisville, KentuckyIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopKevin HeltonParts Tech at O'Reilly AutoPleasant Hope, MissouriI have been interested in classic cars and trucks since I was young. My grandfather was a diesel mechanic in the 60s and 70s. By the time I was born I grew up playing in my grandfathers personal salvage yard, pretending behi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingTom FaberOwner/Machinist/Fabricator at Faber CycleCedar Springs, MichiganI took an apprenticeship in Tool & Die in 1980, and by 1886 had my own machine shop where we built tooling for automotive stampers, and tube fab suppliers to Ford and GM. In 1999 I sold this shop and started my current busin... read more ManufacturingMatt ShermanAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaPeople choose Vermeer because it’s the best quality, Snap-on’s the same way -- people choose it because it’s the best quality. If I have a choice, I’m going to choose Snap-on. Automotive - General RepairJake JacobsonOwner at Little Car ShopSan Diego, CaliforniaIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairBrian LuGrainTech at AAMCO TransmissionsLincoln, NebraskaMy family owned a junkyard and I grew up tearing cars apart. I love the challenge of putting things back together, it’s like a puzzle. I had a 1989 Cutlass that I took apart and put in a 400, gave it some real power.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
FabricationWillie SalasDesigner at El Guapo FabricationSan Antonio, TexasI started off in the fabrication hobby when I was 13 years old, and I built a 1923 Ford model T Touring with help from my father and brother. I’m now 50 and have a small metal fabrication company which I have grown into a pr... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairSana AndersonDiesel Fleet TechJohnsburg, IllinoisI am a female diesel fleet tech trying to learn as much as I can. I originally started in cars, then went into HVAC to try something different, now I work on semis, diesel, trailers etc . I want to learn as much as I can in ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairKen JoiakTech at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, Illinois Automotive - DealershipDaniel TateTechnician at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, WisconsinI used to work on transmissions at AAMCO. Jewelry DesignManuel CoronelJewelry Maker at Tiffany'sNew York, New YorkI’ve been doing this for 35 years. I started when I was Ecuador – when I was a boy I used to play with rings so when I was 16 I went to school for jewelry for 6 months. I came to the US when I was 24 without a job, but the n... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairRyan MeppelinkDiesel Technician at InontimeZeeland, MichiganI started out working on a ‘97 Mopar 360, the engine in my dad’s old truck. My older cousin was studying diesel mechanics, and helped my father and I do a complete overhaul. We were successful, and I was officially hooked. A... read more ManufacturingJohn LewterAssembly Team Lead at Snap-onElkmont, Alabama Aviation/AerospaceEric CornellAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaA plane isn’t like a car. If you have engine trouble in the air, you can’t just pull over to the side of the road. Jewelry DesignMorgan FerwedaJewelry Design Student at PRATT DesignNew York, New YorkIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Agriculture Equipment RepairKeith WehrspoonTechnician at Deere DealerAlgona, IowaI've got a close relationship with Snap-on. My sister and my neighbors work right across the street at the Algona tool storage plant.Industry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsMark ViseInstructor at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
BlacksmithingDeborah GarouiBladesmith at Dark Cloud ForgeFort Worth, TexasI'm a high school teacher and single mom with two children. My son is profoundly special needs. When he was born, I found out he had down syndrome, autism, and Lennox gestaut syndrome. Soon afterward, I was diagnosed with tr... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopLogan BensonOwner at Benson Rods LLCKeokuk, IowaI grew up in a family of gear heads my grandfather and my dad are a big influence on my career choice. I previously worked at Midwest rod and restoration where I worked for about a year. I loved my job, I was building, resto... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
SteelmakingAndrea HavlinMillwright at Local 1076Crown Point, IndianaI'm 20 years into my career in the Steelmaking Industry and my story has just begun. I was hired as a laborer in the steel mill 3 days after my 22nd birthday. I was just a kid, awestruck by the heavy equipment, furnaces that... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Iron workerJohn DavidsonWelder at Sea Berg Metal FabSanta Cruz, CaliforniaWhen I was young my family did body work and I always wanted to build cars and motorcycles. I went to ccc to learn to weld, and have been fabricating for over 20 years now.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Motorcycle RestorationNick StamosOwner at CrossThread CustomsTempe, ArizonaAs a kid my family was struck by a tragedy, so my siblings and I had to grow up fast get jobs at a young age. We did what we had to do to help the family. At the age of 30 I decided to change my path. It's never too late to ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Military & DefenseRick CiceroRetiredWeeki Wachee, Florida I come from a family of mechanics and Hot Rodders. I had the good fortune of growing up with Snap-on tools in my hands, in fact every tool box had the saying “I make my living with Snap-on tools so don't ask to borrow them”... read more Automotive - DealershipEric MareshTechnician at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, WisconsinAfter working at GM shops (Pontiac, Buick, GMC) for more than 20 years, I have now been at Honda of Kenosha since they opened. Automotive - DealershipValeska WhisenhuntTechnician at Spradley Barr FordGreeley, ColoradoI know what I'm doing is pretty awesome. I'm not trying to be cocky about it, but I get it, I know how vehicles work. Heavy Duty Truck RepairCarson ChristelTech at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, IllinoisI was trying hard with different tools, different brands, to loosen a bolt, but I finally got it off with the Snap-on CT9075. It ripped the bolt right off. Automotive - General RepairJohn McDonoughTech at Complete AutoLouisville, KentuckyIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingWayne SergeantAssembler at Snap-onConway, ArkansasI try to help wherever they need me; I have gotten pretty good at almost everything we do here. Construction Equipment RepairJesse LymanTech at Wagner CATWindsor, ColoradoIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipAugustine GalindezTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, TexasMy very first job was a porter, and I had a great mentor that taught me everything. When I fix it, that’s all me! I think of cars like a 3-D puzzle, you have to put it all back together. Automotive - General RepairTammy MoffettOwner at Action Auto RepairLoveland, ColoradoWe were much smaller when my husband was here, we're much bigger now, so I think I've done pretty well with the business.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingJim MeadorAssembler at WeilerAlgona, Iowa Automotive - General RepairCarmelo VelazquezTech at Chicagoland TireAddison, IllinoisWhen I was little in Mexico, I wanted to be a mechanic. Lots of people do a job just to get money. Me, I like this, I like doing this every day.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingRobert JacksonPlant Team Lead at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaI've got a couple of uncles that are master mechanics and I got to see their toolboxes and tools growing up, so I knew Snap-on was a quality tool, the best tool in the world really. Heavy Duty Truck RepairJose CepedaElectrical Specialist at Rush Truck CenterRio Grande City, TexasI worked for eight years with my father as an electrician. After my father retired, years passed till I started working on electrical again but this time for big trucks. I have been sent to other companies to work like Halli... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBobby OatsvallOwner at Oatsvall TransmissionKenosha, WisconsinIt all started with the restoration of my grandfather’s 1964 AMC Rambler convertible. Not only was it a car that my grandfather bought new and had been in the family for many years, but the whole family lived in Kenosha, Wis... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairIan McCloshTechnician at Case IH/CNHAlgona, IowaIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Jewelry DesignTania RodamilansDesigner at Tania Rodamilan'sChicago, IllinoisI like the creative process. I like waking up in the morning knowing that something that was only in my mind at breakfast time is going to be a physical object by the end of the day.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairBill CoastsTech at Western Truck AutoDenver, ColoradoIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceSergio LopezMaintenance Tech at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaWhen a plane comes in for an overhaul, we tear the whole plane down. That’s something passengers never see. Technical Education - students and instructorsJoshua ReynoldsStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoEntered into this field because a personal self interest in cars and I desire to be self sufficient in maintaining my own vehicle.Industry- Technical Education - students and instructors
ManufacturingChris RusseAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaI make sure the product we’re putting out and putting our name on is something I’d be proud to own myself. Something I’d want to own if my livelihood depended on it. Automotive - General RepairMeredith SpencerTechnician at Sullivan TireBangor, MaineYou cannot make any mistakes as a woman in this industry. You have to work three times as hard. I’ve learned that the best way to succeed is to be your best, but don’t brag about it.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopCaleb ClarkTech at Stein AutoLouisville, KentuckyIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairLance ChristensenSite Manager at a Deere DealerAlgona, IowaThe customer has to do their job and they need the equipment working right so they can do it. We'll stay late when we need to, to make their equipment work right, that’s our job.Industry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopSimon De La CruzManager at Waukegan TireWaukegan, IllinoisIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJason SchmidtLead Technician at Wheeling AutoArlington Heights, IllinoisI loved working on my very first car so much I decided to cancel a scholarship to go to U of I and go into automotive instead.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJared SchneiderTechnician at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, Illinois HVACDavid LekerLead HVAC Technician/InstallerRacine, WisconsinThe coolest project I worked on is the installation of new HVAC technology called CITY MULTI made by Mittsubishi Electric. This technology was used in the renovation of a 100+ year old school into luxury condominiums.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipLance JanzenTechnician at Honda of KenoshaBristol, WisconsinIn high school, I worked at a quick lube and sometimes managed the place. I was 18, the other tech was 16. It was fun. My favorite Snap-on tool is the ball joint press with the locking cups. Aviation/AerospaceGabriela FranzoliniAircraft MechanicFort Lauderdale, FloridaIn aviation you’re always learning something new whether it’s about an airplane or about yourself. Working in a male dominated field has not been the smoothest ride but it has definitely taught me what I am capable of. I d... read more ManufacturingJosh TurnerAssembler at WeilerKnoxville, IowaI like putting the machines together. As you’re working, you can see stuff happening. You can see the progress you’re making. Automotive - DealershipJames FonteParts Manager at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, Wisconsin Aviation/AerospaceRicky WongAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaAirplanes will always need mechanics.That’s something that can never be automated. Heavy Duty Truck RepairMike PermanTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisAll my family is in this line of work, and we're proud of that. Out of all the careers out there- I'm glad I'm in this one. Automotive - General RepairMiguel PonceTechnician at Little Car ShopSan Diego, CaliforniaIt’s a great feeling when you can solve a tough problem for a customer. One lady, even came back with cookies she baked for us!Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairBeto OrozcoService Advisor at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingFred ShortHeat Treat Operator at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeWe stay in contact with our customers to provide what they need. Understanding what the customers really need, maybe even before they do, that's what makes us better. Automotive - General RepairBrian WallsService Advisor at Wheeling AutoArlington Heights, IllinoisI was the type of kid that would always take things apart and try to put them back together. It didn't matter what it was. I loved cars, bikes, stereos, computers, and just about any mechanical thing.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopNathan SteinkeTech at Stein AutoLouisville, KentuckyIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingPeggy GaierAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaI’ll see things the guys don’t see. It can be a challenge to make my point. But I’m a farm woman and I’ve had to be stronger. You have to put your point out there. If you don’t, you’ll never know if you can take the next ste... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairJohn SmolinskiOwner of Capital Auto BodyChicago, IllinoisI like working with insurance companies because I get to fight for my customers and for the shop.Industry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - General RepairDon CreasonOwner at Auto Diagnostics and RepairLouisville, KentuckyIn the late 60s early 70s Challenger lift was known as Bolt Machine Company, and my grandmother was a welder for them. She went to work for them during World War Two. She was the best welder in her shop and she was the one t... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairMike MagersShop Owner at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaI own a repair shop, but my side hustle is as an expert witness in drug vehicle cases. If someone is caught at the border, I examine the car to determine how the drugs were concealed. I love being able to do that on the side... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipAlex CortezTechnician - Wheel Balancer at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, Wisconsin Automotive - General RepairJustin CarilloTechnician at Lusti MotorsSan Diego, CaliforniaMy dad was extremely mad when I got into the industry. He's a white collar business man, and he was very unhappy that I did this instead of engineering. But when I got my first car and he saw how I could tear it down and put... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairAlex DavisTechnician at a Deere DealerAlgona, IowaThis job takes a certain type of person. You gotta have good people skills and know how to talk to the customers. They've gotta trust you. If the customer doesn't trust you, you're not going to be working on his truck.Industry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairAbagayle "Jo" BodenAuto Body Technician at Dellenbach MotorsFort Collins, ColoradoWhen I was 14, I found an ’82 K5 Blazer for sale that was parked behind a barn. It was all different colors, the headliner was hanging down, it had a flat tire - it was in rough shape. I texted my dad a pic saying, ‘I found ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJames ButlerAvionics Tech at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaI like avionics because I get to work with cool tools. Automotive - General RepairCarlos GallegosTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, TexasStarted my career at Nissan.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairIsmael RoddanBody Shop Tech at Capital AutoChicago, IllinoisWhen I am at work time goes by and I don't even realize it’s late. You don't care about time when you love what you're doing.Industry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
ManufacturingLance BarnettManufacturing Engineer at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaI've pretty much had my hands on everything here.That really helps with both the engineering side and the manufacturing side. I can talk to anyone working here and understand what they're talking about, what kind of issues t... read more Automotive - DealershipRyan LaufTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinI learned to respect Snap-on early. My father and my grandfather were techs and they were protective of their Snap-on tools. Those were the tools I wasn’t allowed to touch. Still, I may have borrowed a few now and then. I st... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairScott FunkTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisMy dad was a tech and I grew up around Snap-on tools. When he passed, I inherited his tools. I keep those at home where they’re safe. Those are really special to me. Some are engraved with his name. Working on engines was a ... read more Construction Equipment RepairChelsea SewellTechnician at Wagner CATWindsor, ColoradoJust expect respect. Demand respect. Walk tall. Don't complain.Industry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipAugustine AraizaShop Foreman at Land RoverDallas, TexasI got into this industry because I used to build model cars as a kid. I still love wrenching on cars today. Construction Equipment RepairMike StutzShop Coordinator at Wagner CATWindsor, ColoradoIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Aviation/AerospaceAnthony GamchAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaOne of the toughest jobs is maintaining the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator. You’re working with long cables and heavy tools – all while you’re squeezed inside the airplane’s tail. Automotive - General RepairAlex RealTechnician at Smitty's ServiceSan Diego, CaliforniaWorking on cars means you need to be a little of everything - a plumber, an electrician, a mechanic.Industry- Automotive - General Repair