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Performance MotorcyclesJared NgMechanic/WelderPembroke, MassachusettsI build performance Harley Davidson motorcycles. I do everything from tires and oil to build full blown stunt bikes. I came up in the automotive world and got into Harley’s and went that direction completely. Take everything... read more

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Massachusetts

Construction Equipment RepairTravis MongeauHeavy Equipment Field Technician at Jmac Resources IncWilliston, North DakotaI am a Heavy Equipment Field Technician here in the oil fields of North Dakota, I service a variety of machines from skid steers to twin engine scrapers and everything in-between. I enjoy my career, it's something new every ... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

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North Dakota

Heavy Duty Truck RepairSarah McCullarDiesel mechanic at LovesHuntsville, AlabamaMy name is Sarah, people at my shop call me PeeWee. I’ve been a mechanic for about a year now and if you would have asked me a year ago if I would be I would have said no. Growing up I always had an interest but I was always... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Fleet MaintenanceTimothy KalvinFormer Fleet Manager at Pride Care AmbulanceBellevue, MichiganI left the business of being a mechanic in the late 80's to pursue other endeavors. I was offered the position of Fleet Manager for Pride Care Ambulance because of my life's experiences and automotive knowledge. I saw it as ... read more

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Fleet Maintenance

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Michigan

MiningZachary CandyDiesel Mechanic at Falkirk MineWashburn, North DakotaI graduated with my diesel tech degree in 2020 and started work at a construction equipment dealer. After two years and a large variety of experience I got a job as a fleet mechanic at a surface coal mine. I work hard to sup... read more

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Mining

Maker and Fixer State

North Dakota

Automotive - General RepairHailey McGuireFabricatorIndianapolis, IndianaI’m Hailey & I am a stay at home mom and Fabricator! My love for cars and fabrication came to light when I got into a relationship with my boyfriend, Cory. In the last 9 years I have helped him build engines, tune cars & gen... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

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Indiana

Construction Equipment RepairDan KalalRetired at Kalal ConstructionHermiston, OregonStarted working for my Dad's earth moving company at age 14 loading trucks with a Cat 966 loader. After high school, I started buying Snap-on tools and became a full-time heavy equipment and truck mechanic. After 40 years of... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Aviation/AerospaceEmily KennedyAircraft Maintenance Technician at Medway Air AmbulanceLawrenceville, GeorgiaWhen I was younger, I never knew I was going to be (or wanted to be!) a mechanic when I ‘grew up’. As a kid, I spent a lot of time in my mom’s Hair Salon - vastly different from being a technician! There were no mechanics in... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

RacingDerrick MorrisCrew ChiefIndianapolis, IndianaI always knew I would be in motorsports, I just didn’t know how I would get there. As I progressed, I got into racing go-karts, and stock cars, I even got into racing myself. I ran out of funding and went to college to UN OH... read more

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Racing

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Indiana

Automotive - Specialty ShopBrooke WhiteInstallation Technician at Adrenaline VansMontrose, ColoradoIt all started when I bought my first vehicle, a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. I had always hung around my dad as he tinkered with vehicles and did routine maintenance on everything, but didn’t develop a passion till I bought my Jeep.... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipNicholas McKayAutomotive TechnicianBattle Creek, MichiganI grew up loving cars. It has always been my hobby and my identity. When I finally hit high school, I was working on a farm in the summer and then coming home to work on my Jeep. My graduation year of 2020 meant some crazy l... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

RacingTyler ReesIndyCar Crew Chief at Chip Ganassi RacingIndianapolis, IndianaI got a half-day internship at Target Chip Ganassi Racing while I was in high school. I started out cleaning parts and doing the dirty work in the sub-assembly department. As soon as I graduated, they offered me a full-time ... read more

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Racing

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Indiana

RacingTony GrauSystems Engineer at HMD MotorsportsDes Moines, IowaWhen I went to college for Mechanical Engineering, all I wanted to do was work at General Motors and design cars. However, once I got there, I realized I didn’t like being behind a desk in a huge company, so I moved back hom... read more

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Racing

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Iowa

Automotive Technology & Alternative Fuel Maintenance and Advanced ElectronicsSamantha DykesFull Time Student/ Full Time Mom at WSU TechWichita, KansasMy name is Samantha, I go by Sam. I am a 36 year old single mother and a college student. I don't have family in the automotive industry, I just became interested and wanted to know how to work on and fix cars. When I got in... read more

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Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceBen MartinAircraft MechanicVancouver, WashingtonI grew up around airplanes playing with my dad’s Snap-on tools while he worked on planes and showed me how tools worked. From then on I’ve loved fixing cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. My experience growing up around aircra... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Washington

Automotive - General RepairMatthew BradshawMechanic/student at City of Wichita/WsuTechMaize, KansasI’m 39 going on 25. I have been a debt collector for most my adult life. Sitting behind a desk. Taking and receiving calls from upset folks. I had been wanting to become an automotive mechanic/tech for 20 years but didn’t fe... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceMegan LaubhanFlight Dispatcher/Inventory Control Specialist at WSU TechWichita, KansasI grew up having never turned a wrench in my life. My goal career track was always to be a pilot as I've always been heavily enamored with aviation, and I hadn't considered anything else. I first started wrenching through th... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Automotive - DealershipDave KellyTechnician at Auto Nation Chevrolet TimoniumSTREET, MarylandI've been in this business for quite a while. Like a lot of folks I started with repairing my own vehicles when I was a teenager. I was rebuilding engines and performing valve jobs and rebuilding carburetors and working on o... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Maryland

ManufacturingDon DaviesTool and Die Maker at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI have been at Snap-on for 41 years. I have had a few positions in the last 41 years. I started as a second auto position operator. I was a cutter/grinder, from there I moved to be a C machinist, then a B machinist, A machin... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairMcKinley (Mac) ArmijoHeavy Duty TechnicianDenver, ColoradoI am a 3rd generation mechanic. Growing up I worked Saturdays with my Dad. As a young adult I worked on mutual funds at Janus, but I wanted to do something with my hands so I left and attended Denver Auto & Diesel College.

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

MarineCaleb GalekField Service Mechanic at Marine Systems IncSt. Petersburg, FloridaHey all, I’m Caleb and I always loved turning wrenches from a young age, helping dad fix his cars and tinkering on my own car when I got my first. My first mechanic job was working at a shipyard fixing a multitude of things ... read more

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Marine

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Florida

ManufacturingJarod HigginbothamWelder at ArcSeneca, MissouriI've used my trade as a welder as more of a platform for growth, I've done everything from automotive, built out plants, trucks, dump beds fences. You Name it. I've never been to the west coast, this may give me the incentiv... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Missouri

ManufacturingFredia WarriorCNC Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI have been at Snap-on for 7.5 years. I started at Snap-on through a temp service. My first assignment was Quality Inspector, checking parts. I knew I liked the company and the people pretty quick. I enjoyed the work I was d... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairNate LatterHeavy Duty Drivetrain TechnicianPalmer, MassachusettsI started out as a truck driver delivering fuels at age 20. I have been tinkering with cars and bikes since I was 5. My dad taught me almost everything I know. At 23 I got tired of life in the truck and decided to turn my ho... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Automotive - Specialty ShopMeg KillianMechanic at NV Expert European auto repairBradenton, FloridaI was a jack of all trades, from restaurants to retail, being an accountant and even a CNA. One day I was driving and saw a Miata, and it was game over. I bought the Miata and learned everything I didn’t already know how to ... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - DealershipGrace ClaudioAutomotive Technician at BMW of ManhattanBronx, New YorkWhen I was 15-20 years old, I was an amateur boxer. The sport was and still is a male dominated sport. I was the only female at the first boxing gym I started training in. I was in love. Boxing was absolutely my love. I was... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Auto Body/Collision RepairKeaton LeeCustom painter at Crazy K KustomzPost Falls, IdahoMy name is Keaton I’m an 18-year-old custom painter and I just started my own business (Crazy K Kustomz) . When I first started painting I had no idea about the custom side of it until my instructor Andy Rogge introduced me ... read more

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Auto Body/Collision Repair

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Idaho

Automotive - General RepairMichael SteinAutomotive technicianSeminole, FloridaBeen in the automotive field for over 20yrs, started out as an entry-level tire technician, and earned my way to store management. Within that time I started doing more repair and maintenance which prompted me to get my ASE... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Oil & GasAlex TheoOil Mine Operator at SSAB oil minesWellington, FloridaI sat on the cold pavement, my weary eyes gazing at the bustling city around me. Homelessness had stripped me of everything, my dignity, my dreams, and even my sense of belonging. But deep within my soul, a flicker of determ... read more

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Oil & Gas

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

ManufacturingCorean PerkinsAssembler, Lead Person at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI’ve been at Snap-on since 2013. I started as a temp and moved quickly into full-time. I am the lead person, so I help setup and break down the machines, get employees their work, assist with parts, make sure things are not ... read more

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Manufacturing

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Wisconsin

BlacksmithingSteve KalbBlacksmithing instructor at KalbironworksFort Myers, FloridaI’ve been Blacksmithing for 25 years. I take pride in teaching new students how to forge and work coal fired forges. Working with old tools and equipment is part of my passion. I need quality tools to repair and upkeep t... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

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Florida

RacingIsaac TownsendIndyCar MechanicBrownsburg, IndianaGraduated from UNOH in 2012. Started professional racing in 2011 while in school for a grand am Grand Touring team. In 2013 did a season of Daytona Prototype and was my first season of over-the-wall pitstops. 2014 and 2015 I... read more

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Racing

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Indiana

ManufacturingNate TurnbullExtensions Welder at Snap-onMilwaukee, Wisconsin I have been with Snap-on almost 16 years. I started off in sockets and then moved over to welding. My job is to take two components and weld them together. I do anything from a ¼” to 1” size and 12” to 36” in length all on ... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ManufacturingBryn OttoWelder at BrynWeldsGrand Island, NebraskaI had nothing going for myself and I was a freshman in high school, my high school was essentially a trade school and I wanted to get into the construction pathway but they threw me in welding… thank god they did because I f... read more

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Manufacturing

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Nebraska

Automotive - Specialty ShopSam StufftShop foreman at Red Rusty GarageBrookeville, MarylandI started working on cars at a very young age. Helping my dad with our family cars and helping him build his race car. In 2017 I helped to start an automotive restoration business Red Rusty Garage. I was promoted to shop for... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Maryland

Fleet MaintenanceDiego CastilloEquipment mechanic assistant II at City of San JoseSanta Cruz, CaliforniaI began automotive classes in high school. Throughout high school I attended college automotive classes. During that time, I also was working 32 hours a week wrenching at a shop after work that was a Porsche specific shop wo... read more

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Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

California

ManufacturingJorge Montiel AguilarHeat Treat Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI used to work for a company that did work for Snap-on. Their facility burned down. They rebuilt and expanded and during that change, I was laid off. After speaking to a truck driver from that company, he told me that Snap-o... read more

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Manufacturing

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Wisconsin

Military & DefenseJessica ConsidineLead Welder/Fabricator at Navistar Defenselivonia, MichiganMy story with metal starts with jewelry-making courses in high school. I thrived in this atmosphere of creating jewelry with non-precious metals. After high school, I pursued bench jeweler jobs but found they required a degr... read more

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Military & Defense

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

ManufacturingJun Chul ChungBits Machinist Lead Person at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI have been at Snap-on almost 4 years. I am the bits and screwdriver lead man. We make all different size bits. I started as a machine operator. I am from Korea and I came here when I was 20. My background is in electronic e... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Architectural fabrication & Project Management, Automotive Custom Fabrication Car BuilderNikita AdickesPrimary custom Fabricator, welder, composite tech, car builder, cad restorer, and project manager in automotive and architectural industry at CTEKAliso viejo, CaliforniaHello, my name is Nikita Adickes and I am pioneering my way through the automotive and architectural industry! With over 6 years under my belt, I’ve been performing advanced custom fabrication, welding, composite technician,... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

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California

RacingRyan MarzecMotorsport mechanic/ @home dadPleasant Prairie, WisconsinMy “maker and fixer” story begins like I’m sure many others; with a “maker and fixer” father. I grew up seeing and doing all things construction, all things mechanical. Electrician was my father’s career trade of choice; ret... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ManufacturingMarcel RiveraShipping and Receiving at Snap-onMilwaukee, Wisconsin

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Auto Body/Collision RepairShane TheriaultMechanic at Baxter AutoRed bank, TennesseeBorn & raised in FL, moved out to TN about a year & a half ago with my girlfriend to continue working with my boss who moved out here as well. Rebuilding the shop & clientele isn’t easy but we are making it happen! We rebuil... read more

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Auto Body/Collision Repair

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Tennessee

Construction Equipment RepairErika HoukMechanic/Operator at Bigge Crane and RiggingFairfield, CaliforniaI have always like building stuff. I axle swapped my first truck at 18. I was lucky enough to get into the union as an apprentice crane operator at 19. I always enjoyed wrenching, and the mechanics always amazed me with thei... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Aviation/AerospaceJared ThomesStudent at Mohawk Valley Community CollegeMohawk, New YorkIn 2022 I decided to make the biggest decision of my life and enter the aviation maintenance world. The past year I've learned about how important maintainers are in the aviation world and I've grown very close with my clas... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Aviation/AerospaceDaniel Barrios RomeroAircraft Maintenance Technician at AAR Aircraft Services MiamiMiami, FloridaI am a 23 year old Colombian/American who moved to the country in 2014 and after graduating high school and spending some time looking for my passion I ended up finding a love for aviation. I decided to pursue a career as an... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

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Florida

Aviation/AerospaceMatt CowardA&P MechanicAiken, South CarolinaI’ve been working in the business aviation sector for the last 4 years. I work for a MRO (Major Repair & Overhaul) repair station. I specialize in engine changes and on-wing engine repair for three Honeywell Turbofan Engine ... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

Aviation/AerospaceAnthony QuinonesTech Ops Instructor at JetblueOrlando, FloridaAfter 10 years of service in the US Marine Corps as an aircraft technician, I crossed over to the civilian sector working for JetBlue. I am currently a Maintenance Instructor. I get to teach the new guys the best trade in th... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Aviation/AerospaceBrendan BallMechanics helper at Alpine airFarmington, UtahI have been working in automotive for a few years and one year when my tax refund came in, I decided I should go to school to become an aviation maintenance technician. I am just about done and ready to go work on some big p... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

ManufacturingPayton BrownTeam Lead (Automotive assembly line)/ Content CreatorSummerville, South CarolinaHi! I'm Payton, I am currently a team lead in an automotive manufacturing facility. You might be wondering what drove me to get involved in this industry, so let's take it back 10 years! I got the bug for cars (specifically ... read more

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Manufacturing

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South Carolina

Automotive - General RepairNina FinneyAutomotive TechnicianSan diego, CaliforniaMy name is Nina & I’m an automotive technician in San Diego California. My dad was a GM World Class Technician and was always either working on his vehicles, model kits or his RC airplanes. As a kid, I loved watching and hel... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Aviation/AerospaceMike BasaraCampus Director at Pittsburgh Institute Of AeronauticsConway, South CarolinaAfter 30 years as an aircraft mechanic, I transitioned into teaching upcoming mechanics at an aircraft maintenance school. Now, I will be continuing my career as Campus Director of my school. I was able to assist with mainte... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

EducationKaden PetersonTeacherFort Dodge, IowaI’m a maker and fixer from a long line of makers and fixers. Recently, I’ve become a teacher of the next generation of makers and fixers as an industrial technology teacher. I get to watch the youth learn to make and fix eve... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

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Iowa

Automotive - DealershipGabriel MillerAutomotive technicians at Sam Boswell Buick gmcLeesburg, FloridaI started in an independent shop at 14 sweeping the floors. I had no idea what I was doing. After enough of those “hey kid give me a hand real quick” I moved on to working on cars. After more experience, I made it to the dea... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - DealershipLiz VelascoLube TechPalatine, IllinoisI’ve always liked doing male dominated things. Such as wood working, wrestling and of course, automotive. My passion for cars started in high school when I decided to take an automotive class. That year I decided I wanted to... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipDonjuan ReyesBMW Master Technician at Hendrick BMWFort Mill, South CarolinaI grew up loving taking things apart, learning how they work, and putting them back together, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I learned how to work on cars out of necessity in my late teenage years due to... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

Automotive - General RepairOscar PiedraAutomotive technician at Ward serviceWest covina, CaliforniaRight after high school I had no clue which path to take and was clueless of what my passion was, that is until my father, a shop owner, invited me to work at his shop and found an interesting urge to learn more about automo... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

MarineMark GipsonRigging manager at Gause built marinePORT RICHEY, FloridaI'm 37 and married. Served 4yrs in USAF. I've worked corrections, signs, rv service, detailer and now boat builder. I've always been one to fix and build things. I've been building boats for 3 years now. I initially started ... read more

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Marine

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - General RepairChuck LackieRetiredNorth Dartmouth, MassachusettsI’m 54 years old, worked as an automotive technician after obtaining an associate degree in automotive technology. Took a civil service job and worked 27 years as a police officer until having to retire from a number of card... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Automotive - Specialty ShopPaul LangbeinTechnician at D Langbein Corvette CenterCarnegie, PennsylvaniaI was first introduced to this field by my grandfather who owned his own business. I was only 8 when I discovered the passion, I had for it. We worked on all kinds of cars but more specifically Corvettes. I wanted to further... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipDavid AndersonTechnician at Roswell FordRoswell, New MexicoI started off a lube tech. I went from retail and got into the automotive business not knowing a single thing about cars besides where to read the tire size and how to change oil. After a 45 minute phone interview with the b... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Mexico

Aviation/AerospaceEric ZamoraAircraft maintenance technician at Delta AirlinesNewnan, Georgia“Curiosity can take you anywhere”. My name is Eric Zamora, I’m 21 years old and I came to the United States in 2017 from Colombia as a high school student. My passion for aviation began in my home country alongside my stepd... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Automotive - DealershipJoseph AdameTechnicianRosemead, CaliforniaI have been an automotive tech for 8 years now. Growing up I would help wrench with my father and grandfather on their cars. My passion came from having a rewarding job to helping others get their vehicle fixed right the fir... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

California

Outdoor power equipmentJohnathon WalkerTechnician at The Hardware StoreLincoln, ArkansasI started repairing outdoor power equipment (lawn mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, generators, etc.) in high school after taking a small engine class and being offered a job after school. After touring in a band for a yea... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

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Arkansas

ManufacturingJorge PerezFabricator at JK Gates & RepairPalm Desert, CaliforniaI am the son of Mexican immigrants. My parents brought us to this country for the American Dream. Where we could be free, work, or embrace America and be good neighbors. With the lessons learned from my family and upbringing... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - DealershipMike LaneveTechnician at Precision ChryslerPequannock, New JerseyMy father has owned automotive shop since I was a kid. All of my early memories were spent in a shop and I was always trying to take things apart and put it back together but losing most of my father's tools in the process b... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

RacingCarine BakerProfessional Drag RacingClaridge, PennsylvaniaEver since I can remember, I have always had a steering wheel and wrench in my hand. I grew up helping my dad in the shop and on occasion he would take me to the races. I remember when I was three years old, I told him I wan... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairMatthew ShacklefordLead mechanic at Jhon's tire discountWallins creek, KentuckyI am 33, and as a child, I always wanted to be a mechanic and have Snap-on tools. As I grew older I fell into a world of drugs which landed me in prison for 3 years. After that I dedicated my life to my passion, being a mech... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Automotive - DealershipSpencer WebbApprentice at Mountain Home Auto RanchMountain Home, IdahoI am a 21 year old technician in training. I started off my career as a porter or (clean up kid) then I moved up the line to a lube tech, Bedliner tech, used cars then over to my apprenticeship. After some time I became frus... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Idaho

Automotive - General RepairAntonio RamirezSelf Mechanic, Part sales at AutozoneAustin, TexasSo back when I had just bought my Suburban I was needing to do a lot of basic repairs but the most important was at least a brake job at the time. Prior to replacing the rotor I had injured my fingers on a door the day befor... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Technical Education - students and instructorsGino RaymundoStudent/Part-time Stay at Home Dad at Tidewater Tech TradesSuffolk, VirginiaI am currently a Student Technician studying at Tidewater Tech Trades in Norfolk, VA. Prior to pursuing my passion in the automotive trades industry, I served in the United States Marine Corps as a Culinary Assassin (Cook/Ch... read more

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Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

Aviation/AerospaceBlake KennettAviation Maintenance Technician at Wheels UpFlorence, KentuckyEver since I was a kid I always enjoyed working on stuff and taking things apart seeing how they work. Originally, I went to college for construction management and did not enjoy my first year there and left. Over the summer... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

MarketingChristie SmithSenior Support Agent & RCI Lead at Mitchell1San Diego, CaliforniaI came from automotive dealership industry where I was the Business Development Manager for Drew Ford in La Mesa, CA. My department scheduled sales and service appointments, collected reviews, created marketing campaigns, an... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairBilly SandellDiesel mechanic at PeterbiltGarden City, KansasI've been turning all kinds of wrenches for as long as I can remember. It's come to the point where now, I take what I have learned and pass it to the next generation so we can keep these machines on the road. I've been a fi... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Fleet MaintenanceZACKARY DOLSONFleet mechanicNorth Billerica, MassachusettsI started in the field about 12 years ago as a hobby, and now it’s an everyday career. Growing up, nobody was a mechanic in my family. Now, I'm the go-to for everything. A funny thing that happened at one point, my boss had ... read more

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Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Fleet MaintenanceJesse BensonLead Tech at Master FleetKimberly, WisconsinWell, after high school I didn’t really know what to do, so I went to college to be a diesel mechanic. I did that for about a year and a half, and I was kind of bored, so I joined the army to be a mechanic. It was skills tha... read more

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Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - Specialty ShopKeith WalkerLead techTheodore, AlabamaHi, my name is Keith. I have been working on cars professionally for 23 years now. I found my passion for cars at 14. I’ve worked on cars in the military and in the civilian world. I worked on the Lamborghini, Maserati, and ... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Automotive - Specialty ShopOmar DejesusAuto technicianDavis, CaliforniaI grew up without any sort of role models that were blue collar or handy. I never had exposure to automotive work or even understanding basic vehicle functions/concepts! One day in middle school, I had a project to do at a p... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

California

Aviation/AerospaceMaria ViancoAviation maintenance technician at Bode aviation, INCRio Rancho, New MexicoI have always been one to work with my hands. My mom taught me to crochet at 8 and I have loved it ever since. Airplane models and hot wheels and ballet were the extent of my childhood hobbies. I hit my rebellious stage in h... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

New Mexico

RacingMike Le GallicCrew Chief at INDYCARZionsville, IndianaAs a young child, I knew I wanted to work in racing. This year marks my 25th year in Motorsports. My ascent to racing started in England at 15 as an apprentice mechanic in Formula 1. After several years of traveling the worl... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Heavy Duty Truck RepairPete CrosbyDiesel mechanic and welder at The 44 companiesNahunta, GeorgiaHi, my name is Pete and growing up around semi-trucks my whole life has led to a career working on them. I always remember going with my dad over the years, learning to hook up gladhands and kick tires at first, then upgradi... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Heavy Duty Truck RepairBen MaurerTruck driver/mechanic at H.A. Spatz TransportLebanon, PennsylvaniaI’m a completely self-taught mechanic. I originally went to tech school for carpentry, but I gradually grew into general mechanics and repair of anything from vehicles, to printing presses, to farm equipment, to semi-trucks.... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairGriffin AshLead Technician/YouTube personality at Griffzilla Garage & Founding Fathers AutoColorado Springs, Colorado20 years ago, I started at the bottom as a lot tech. After graduating from DADC (Denver Automotive and Diesel College), I attended and graduated from the Volvo SAFE program. From there, I rose through the ranks and became a ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipApril GrahamMechanic at Ray ChevroletLake Villa, IllinoisAs a kid, I loved Hot Wheels, Transformers, and my dad's '72 Chevelle. When I turned 16, my mom let me drive her 2004 Mustang to school. Little did she know, I snuck off for ladies' night at the Great Lakes Dragaway; so much... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairJoshua LauerTechnician at Dons Auto CenterLawrence, KansasAfter 4 years of tech school in high school, I went to college and majored in automotive engineering. I graduated and worked for Toyota Motor Company in Torrance, CA. Later, I moved back to be closer to family and returned t... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Automotive - DealershipJeffley EdouardAutomotive TechnicianElmsford, New YorkI am 26 years old, with over 2 years of "professional" experience. Prior to becoming a technician, I was a paralegal for 7 years while attending school for a BS in Accounting. While I was attending school in Plattsburgh, NY,... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - Specialty ShopDaniel SpeeseTechnician at Foreign and domestic autocareGrand Bay, AlabamaMy grandfather passed away when I was a year old. His love of cars and mechanic work inspired me to follow in his footsteps. I hope to one day open my own shop with the family name on it like he always wanted. My quality is ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Agriculture Equipment RepairChris TomasikAg equipment tech at Larry Romance and SonSpringville, New YorkI've always been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. I started out fixing my bicycles, then I worked on snowmobiles, three wheelers, and lawn mowers. I even worked on my own vehicles. I took small engine cla... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Auto Body/Collision RepairJessica DaubenspeckCo-Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, PennsylvaniaI've been a car nut most of my life. I took auto body repair in high school and took a job at a local parts store, which is how I met my husband, Curt. I made a delivery to his shop 25 years ago, and we've been pretty much t... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

WeldingChristy StainbackAutomotive Service Advisor and Welder at Stainback Steel WorksHenderson, North CarolinaMy name is Christy. By day, I work at a Toyota dealership as a service advisor. At night, I weld various metal art pieces or weld something that needs repair. I started out helping my husband in the shop: he restores vehicle... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

RailAndrew EpplerTear down mechanic at American Turbocharger TechnologiesYorktown, VirginiaWorking on EMD/GE turbochargers is an awesome job to have. I get to enjoy getting my hands dirty with the help of Snap-on tools! I am working in an amazing industry that serves a greater purpose in keeping the rail infrastru... read more

Industry

Rail

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

Automotive - General RepairGary MorieraMechanic at Mont motorsNewark, New JerseyMy family members always worked in auto body shops, and I would come and visit. I grew to love anything and everything about cars so much that I started working and helping around when I was young. I learned a lot about cars... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Agriculture Equipment RepairShawn GrotheField Tech Sup.Nampa, IdahoI work in Canyon County as a field supervisor for the Mosquito Abatement district. I have trenched through 12 years of swamps, pastures, lagoons, and every type of nasty water mosquitos breed in. The best part of our job is ... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Idaho

Automotive - General RepairBrad McCroryAutomotive Technician at United Farm and Home COOPLewisburg, TennesseeMy love of cars goes back to my dad. My fondest memories are being in the garage with him. He was a mechanic in the army and had a shop of his own. I decided out of high school to further my automotive education, so I went t... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - General RepairAlex Veyta VargasLube technician at Crystal ToyotaThree bridges, New JerseyI am 20 years old and I started working on cars when I was 14. I fell in love with fixing and repairing any parts that were broken, and I plan on becoming a master technician. Doing maintenance and changing out filters, bulb... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Aviation/AerospaceJosh FyeAircraft Hydraulics Mechanic at Air ForceFort Gratiot, MichiganEveryday I work on jets. As the weather grows colder, hydraulic leaks become more frequent. Whether it’s expansion and contraction or actual components breaking, I’m always fixing something hydraulic. I am a full-time SSgt i... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - DealershipJordan WalhofTechnicianSHELDON, IowaI have always had an interest in cars. I learned from a young age that I would rather learn how to fix my own stuff than to pay someone else to do it, and that evolved into a career! I was working at the dealership by day an... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob RotenbergerDiesel Mechanic at PeterbiltGarden City, KansasMy dad is a truck driver, so I grew up around the machines and the people responsible for keeping goods our country needs in route to their destinations. From that I developed a respect and a desire to help those in the indu... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Automotive - DealershipTJ BylTechnician at Very Hoef AutomotiveRock Valley, IowaI have been working as a mechanic professionally for 8 years now. I started to work on trucks with a friend when I was 13, restoring his '71 Chevy C10 in a storage unit. I have always enjoyed fixing things and have had a kna... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairJesse Schillingerowner at Honest Accurate Auto Service WestColorado Springs, ColoradoHonest Accurate Auto Service. This phrase has been part of our tag line since we opened our mechanic & repair shop in Colorado Springs in 1993. Although we operated under a shortened DBA (Doing Business As) HON-DAC for the f... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Heavy Duty Truck RepairDan GregoryDealer Technical Manager/ Diag Tech at Peterbilt of Garden CityGarden City, KansasI fell into the heavy-duty industry around 15 years ago. I came to Kansas for a fresh start and found my current Peterbilt dealer hiring. I have been working here for the past 10 years. I recently got promoted to DTM at Pete... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Technical Education - students and instructorsMichael ZelaznyEquipment ManagerHoward, PennsylvaniaI’m a maker, a generalist, a machine operator, a manager, and a problem solver. As a child, I was always trying to take things apart. It’s how I came to understand the world, and my small part in it. You’d think a five-year-... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipNeil WingateTechnician at Capitol Harley DavidsonHowell, MichiganAfter 23 years as a British Paratrooper, I moved to the US with my wife and decided to chase my passion for motorcycles. I applied and attended MMI in Phoenix. I started off at a dealer in Phoenix as a porter and moved up to... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Agriculture Equipment RepairMICHAEL SUKUPTechHOLCOM, KansasI am 27 years old, and I have worked in the ag field since I was 18. I have bounced between John Deere and New Holland, and have started to work at JCB. My biggest flex is that I was able to buy my first house at 23 years ol... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Auto Body/Collision RepairCurt DaubenspeckShop Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, PennsylvaniaI have been in the auto body repair industry for almost 25 years. I've been around cars all my life; I enjoy repairing them and, in some cases, bringing them back from the dead. In 2019, I moved to a new location, and my wi... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipSavannah HenningAutomotive Technician at Westside Garage Inc.Princeton, WisconsinI grew up in a lower middle-class family. We often didn't have the money to buy something brand new. My dad (a former military mechanic) often used his mechanical knowledge to fix things around the house instead of calling a... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Fleet MaintenanceBradley QuadererVehicle service technician at Milwaukee DPWMilwaukee, WisconsinI started wrenching at 8 years old, preparing cars for demolition derbies with my uncle. Before that, all I did was build Legos and tear apart VCR players and what not. Later in life, I was tasked with repairing snowmobiles,... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - Specialty ShopAnthony CatalognaOwner/Tech at Catalogna PerformancePataskala, OhioGoing on 20 years of being a business owner in the automotive industry. I have been wrenching since I was a kid, working on grandpa's lawn mower in the backyard. I love creating something cool and making the customer happy. ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Construction Equipment RepairVidal ArreolaMechanic at Concrete Equipment ServicesElk Grove, CaliforniaI have always liked building model cars and planes as a kid. I would shadow my father when he would go to the PIC N PULL. Yes, back in the days when minors were allowed in. When I graduated high school, I joined the Marines,... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairDavid HofstetterAutomotive technician at Gladney Automotive SolutionsMetamora, IllinoisI grew up working on a water well service and toying with small engines. I went to community college and continued at a university. After graduating with a degree in automotive technology, I found my way to my current job do... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipJuan Rosas-PetrenkoSubaru Technician, Apprentice at Subaru of GwinnettSugar Hill, GeorgiaSince 2018 I've been working on Subaru's. So much so that my family made me consider applying for a job at my local Subaru Dealership. I was pretty intimated by the dealership dynamic, but once I gave it a shot, it was prett... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Auto Body/Collision RepairRuben GandaraTechnician at Hendrick Collision CenterHope Mills, North CarolinaI picked up some basic skills in high school automotive shop and with the hunger to learn more about automobiles. I decided to get an education at UTI (Universal Technical Institute) in Phoenix, Arizona and earn a degree. I ... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - General RepairMike CarrOwner/Manager/Tech/Fabricator/Body man/Painter at CARR'S FINISHING TOUCHHowell, Michigan40+ years of being a professional at something that I used to get in trouble for as a child: taking things apart to see how they work and putting them back together again. What once was a childhood passion, was made into my ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Fleet MaintenanceMitchell FreemanMechanicLennon, MichiganI started wrenching at a young age on our family farm. When I was old enough, I was able to work for my grandfather at his tractor dealership. I started with sweeping floors and washing equipment. When I turned 15, I was abl... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - General RepairRobert McnairLead A at FirestoneForked River, New JerseyAs someone in a high position at such a young age, I have had to constantly prove myself. Time and time again, I’ve been able to earn the respect of techs twice or more my age and have made some good friends because of it. A... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Heavy Duty Truck RepairThomas ParsonsTechnician at City of Danville, IllinoisDanville, IllinoisMy dad was a tech, so I grew up in the automotive repair industry, and aside from 8 years maintaining aircrafts in the Air Force, I've been in the auto repair industry for 30 years. For the last ten years, I've worked as the... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipTimothy TurnerTech at Vancampen motorsWilliamsport, PennsylvaniaI’ve been working at a dealer for 12 years since right out of high school. I've always enjoyed cars, and my passion turned into a sometimes challenging but rewarding career as a tech. I am now a trans and diesel tech. Once, ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Powersports TechnicianKenna CampbellMotorcycle MechanicKaty, TexasMy grandfather owned an automotive shop when I was young. I would spend my summers working there, absorbing all the skills that I could. A few years ago, my father took over the shop and inspired me to follow my dreams. I we... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

FabricationRandy WalkerWelder/Fabricator at Miller Fabrication and ConstructionLovell, WyomingMy lifelong fascination with all things mechanical started with turning wrenches with my dad at 3 years old. I kept pursuing it and everything just came to me naturally. Fast-forward to present day, and now I get to spend my... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wyoming

Automotive - DealershipScott HummellAuto TechRich Square, North CarolinaI have been working in the auto industry for nine years. It started as a backup plan when I lost my opportunity to go into the shipyard for welding. Some days I look back on my choice, but I have learned so much and taught u... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Aviation/AerospaceGabbie ShetlarA&P Mechanic at Textron AviationWichita, KansasI grew up going to airshows with my dad. I always had an interest and heart for aviation. I swore up and down I was going to be a pilot. When I was a sophomore in high school, my guidance counselor helped me get into WATC (n... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Fork liftTim MichaelTechnicianBUTLER, PennsylvaniaI got my passion from my dad when I was 10 years old. One funny thing that’s happened was when I couldn't get a lift to start because I didn't turn on the fuel tank.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Agriculture Equipment RepairRyan BickelhauptService Technician at Frontline Ag SolutionsDillon, MontanaI grew up in eastern Washington State, away from the farm that my dad’s father had. Some of my favorite memories are hanging out with him and my aunts while they harvested the wheat they grew. My grandfather had to stop farm... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Montana

ManufacturingNate PierceElectronics TechnicianWakefield, MassachusettsAs a kid, I loved taking things apart, fixing, learning about circuitry, as well as everyday handyman-style repairs. In high school, I worked with my uncle doing home repairs, car repairs, and messing with electronics. I end... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Sells ToolsJames DarnellFranchiseeRinggold, GeorgiaI was a technician for 19 years. I went from certified car mechanic, to overseas FSR for a defense company, to power turbines, to master diesel technician, to finally a Snap-on franchisee brought in from my own dealer. A “ne... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Heavy Duty Truck RepairBennett RobertsDiesel Mechanic at Roy Houck ConstructionSalem, OregonI got out of the Army after an injury and was lost. I decided to go to college to be a diesel mechanic. While I was in school, I worked full time, often sleeping at work. I have been in this industry for 8 years now. I love ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJustin BlackDiesel mechanic at Tracey RoadROCHESTER, New YorkI am a 25-year-old diesel mechanic. I’ve been fixing things with motors since I could hold a wrench. I am currently restoring a 1987 Camaro LS swap in my spare time. I love what I do, plus it pays good. I'm very proud of wha... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - Specialty ShopKasim AlamTechnology Consultant at FIHAST CorpGarland, TexasMy friend Bilal and I have been building cars in our garages together for the past 4 years. Back in June 2022, we decided to take our passion to the next level and get our very own shop. Since getting our shop, we've explore... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - General RepairJoseph EastMechanic at East Lawnmower ServiceMineral Springs, North CarolinaMy dad started our business over 40 years ago, and we are still making and fixing. We are the oldest and most reputable shop in our area and use only the best to help our fixes last longer. My dad started the business in his... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - DealershipCarlos LopezTechician at The premier collectionNorwalk, Connecticut

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Automotive - DealershipEloy GarciaService Technician at HyundaiBuda, TexasI have been turning wrenches for about around 17 years plus. I have been able to achieve a platinum level with Hyundai – really proud of that. I’ve seen a lot of changes in the automotive world. Just like we have to buy that... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Technical Education - students and instructorsBruce TurnquistHVACR technician at HartfordSouthington, ConnecticutI am a full time HVACR technician as well as a part-time HVACR instructor. I work on maintaining and repairing a large and unique office building in downtown Hartford, CT. Our building was the first two-sided office building... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Automotive - DealershipAndrew MorenoToyota Master Diagnostic Technician at Fox ToyotaBig Rapids, MichiganAfter watching the 1998 Daytona 500 when I was 12, I knew I wanted to be in motorsports. Fast-forward to 2005 when I was graduating from high school and found a place that teaches working on NASCAR race cars. When going to N... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - DealershipAndrew HaysAuto Tech at Bosak NissanCedar Lake, IndianaMy names Andrew, I’m 28 years old and started in the automotive field in 2013 at an auto salvage yard. Since then I’ve worked for Honda for a bit then moved on to be come a transmission tech for Dodge. Now I’ve set up home a... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - Specialty ShopNathan HammNitro Funny Car Mechanic at Cruz Pedregon RacingIndianapolis, IndianaI grew up near Charlotte, North Carolina. As a kid I had always been drawn to being outside and making things with my hands. Building with toys turned into working on my own car and by high school I was learning welding and ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - DealershipErika KunzService TechnicianSpanish fork, UtahI got into the automotive industry when I was 16. My power steering pump broke and I didn’t have the money to fix it, so I watched a YouTube video and replaced the pump myself. Ever since then, I had known fixing cars was so... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

Construction Equipment RepairNick SpradleyShop Technician at Atlantic Coastal EquipmentLudowici, GeorgiaI was broke as a joke, and just looking for any work. I applied to over 60 jobs on indeed and Atlantic Coastal was the first to call! They needed a machine washer to wash all the rental equipment. I got the job and started w... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Automotive - General RepairManuel NevarezAuto MechanicEscalon, CaliforniaI am nominating my fiancé, Manny. Our family has been living on one income for the past year and a half. We have two sons and Manny supports us all without ever complaining. He’s always working in the garage on side jobs to ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Agriculture Equipment RepairJerod JohnsonOwner/Service Manager at J. Johnson ServicesAvoca, IowaI started taking things apart as a teenager, to see how they worked. This led to figuring out why they weren't working and getting them to work. I grew up on a family farm and spent a lot of time hanging out at mechanic shop... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Technical Education - students and instructorsSophi BenderStudentColumbus, NebraskaI am a 5 foot blonde girl with a truck that cannot even fit in a car wash! I am working at a restaurant right now since I am in school but when school is over I have a welding job lined up. School has helped me with preparin... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - DealershipAshley BraunAutomotive Technician at DriveTimeDenver, ColoradoI'm a 24 year old who has been around vehicles my entire life. Whether it be my 4wheelers, my grandpa's hot rod, or my friend's clunkers, I've always enjoyed turning wrenches. I went to Warren Tech as a high school/college h... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Aviation/AerospaceTyler ThachAircraft Technician at Aerospace Turbine RotablesWichita, KansasThe path that I had chosen for myself had a lot to do with my son because I had him when I was 18 years old. Having a child at such a young age was very difficult because I was still learning how to take care of myself and t... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceJenna ShepardAircraft Mechanic at TextronWichita, KansasI started my career in aviation in 2019. I worked as a cake decorator, a dream job of mine, but as a mom of three boys, I struggled to make ends meet. When I was offered a scholarship for the sheet metal program at WSU Tech,... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Building AutomationAllen HongBuilding Automation System Controls Technician at Trane TechnologiesWichita, KansasI moved to Wichita in January 2019. I went to WSU Tech and received a certificate for aviation sheet metal mechanic. I was laid off in 2020, so I went back to WSU Tech and pursued an associate's degree in Climate and Energy ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Technical Education - students and instructorsMark DeHartSpecial Industry Training & Curriculum Coordinator at TN College of Applied TechnologyElizabethton, TennesseeI started as a diesel technician in the United States Army where I was a 63B - Wheeled Mechanic, but we worked on whatever needed to be fixed. After some years of experience, I started training other soldiers in various task... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Road ConstructionThomas JamesCo-owner at James Seals & StripesKannapolis, North CarolinaMy parents established a road construction company in 1988, the year I was born. Today I run the day-to-day business from projects like airports, hospitals, major roadways, to restaurants and shopping centers. This entails w... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - Specialty ShopSimona SankohAutomotive Technician Student at WSU TECHWichita, KansasI have a Masters in Aging Studies, a BA in Criminal Justice, a BS in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, an Associate degree in Science and an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology. I have a total of 5 degrees, and I am cu... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Industrial ConstructionLondon KeanCombo Welder at Adelphi ConstructionMission, KansasI entered in this industry as a high school drop out. Being fortunate enough I had the influence to acquire a GED. I rejected an offer to become an electrician with a truck and all of the tools needed to be an independent co... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceReggie HongCnc mill turn operator at Textron aviationWichita, KansasI moved back to my hometown in 2019. Here in Wichita aviation is huge and I knew that if I got a job at Spirit or Textron they would pay for more school. I got a scholarship from the Metallica scholarship initiative and took... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

ManufacturingAmanda FosterComposite mechanic at Spirit Aerosystems Inc.Wichita, KansasNot knowing the difference between a sanding disc to a hand drill I enrolled at WSU Tech. I wanted a fresh start since I got my second chance at life after beating cancer at the age of 22. I took the composite courses provid... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

WeldingNoah SeiwertWelder at ProWeldPark City, KansasMy path to my career started my senior year of high school at WSU Tech. I started to gain experience and learn more about the trade. The summer going into my second year I got my current job at ProWeld and worked during my s... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceRyleigh FowlerWork Study at WSU TechEl Dorado, KansasI graduated High School in May 22. Since then, I have completed Sheet Metal, Composite Fabrication and as of 12/2022 Process Mechanic. By the end of next week, I will have completed Aviation Paint. Next semester, I will be A... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Automotive - DealershipJosh ArnoldToyota Master Technician at Toyota Of CorvallisLebanon, OregonI always loved working with my hands: welding, woodworking, etc. I had never touched anything automotive before in my life. The way I got into the automotive field was through blind chance. After I finished high school with ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Construction Equipment RepairMike MannVermeer Dealership Advanced Service Technician at Vermeer SoutheastCastelberry, FloridaI have the honor of leading our Service Team here at VSE Ocoee, near Orlando, FL. Mike Mann leads the charge in shop for all day-to-day challenges. We're supporters of Snap-on tools and appreciate the Makers and Fixers movem... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Technical Education - students and instructorsLeah BavirshaAutomotive Instructor at Forsyth Central High SchoolCumming, GeorgiaI took automotive classes in high school. Learned from an awesome teacher. He pushed me to go to school to get more training in automotive technology. I ended up finishing my bachelor’s in automotive technology and got a job... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Aviation/AerospaceGarrett EdwardsA&P Mechanic at Dassault aircraft servicesFernley, NevadaI’ve always wanted to wrench on stuff, that started with bikes as a kid. I eventually started working on cars and learning from my dad. I always had an interest in airplanes and that’s where my wrenching shifted and I couldn... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Nevada

Automotive - Specialty ShopEd AngelesUpholstererPort Hueneme, CaliforniaI am living the dream. I completed 26 years in the US Navy, got bored, so I enrolled at the local adult school. At 55 y/o, I learned upholstery and now I am making custom seats for an award-winning shop in SoCal. I never tho... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob CampbellHeavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at Redmond Heavy HaulingGresham, OregonI started out working on diesel pickups, then moved on to farm tractors. I am now working on heavy haul trucks and trailers, and I love it. Each day is something different and always a bit of a challenge.

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Aviation/AerospaceMicah OliveraWildland firefighter/ Rappeller at United States Forest ServicePendleton, OregonI work on a forest service rappel crew rappelling into remote fires all across the us. When there is down time I cook for the crew and run a bbq page. The job has a lot of improvisation and fixing stuff on the “fly”. While i... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - General RepairOwner at Welding Women SyndicateOwner at Welding Women SyndicateSalinas, CaliforniaSingle mom turned welder… A 26-year journey that now allows me the opportunity to teach others to weld, give back to my community and work on amazing custom vehicles. One of the coolest flexes about my life was having the op... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

PipeJohnny MartinezElectric Plumber WelderPhoenix, ArizonaI started as a welder assistant, and from there went to pipe fitting. I did that for a while and then at the very end I started to do HVAC. I have worked in many fields and am fortunate to have been able to work with great m... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Auto Body/Collision RepairLes KaneshiroBody and Fender at City and County of HonoluluWahiawa, HawaiiThis guy that I’ve been married to for over 20 years wows me to this day, with his quick wit and talent. From mechanical to cosmetic, Les is awesome with cars! He gets the job done and doesn’t cut corners. That’s just the pe... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Hawaii

Construction Equipment RepairDavid Burbrink#1 Shop Technician at Boyd CatEmerson, KentuckyGrowing up my dad was the only local automobile repair shop. I grew up around mechanics all of my life, so I learned I wanted to become a mechanic myself. I was interested more in the diesel machinery side than the automotiv... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Technical Education - students and instructorsJonathan WeissStudent Machine Shop Assistant at Penn State BerksEphrata, PennsylvaniaI am an electro-mechanical engineering technology student. I currently have an internship as a field test engineer working on combine harvesters! I always loved working with tools since I was 3. I always wanted to be an engi... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Fleet MaintenanceBob GoodrichOwner at Goodrich Trucking and ExcavatingAvoca, New YorkMy dad dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and started his independent trucking business. Since 1970, his company has grown to be extremely well known in the area. He's still independent, but has a fleet of four tri... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Fleet MaintenanceRyan GoodrichOperator at Goodrich Trucking and ExcavatingAvoca, New YorkRyan is one of the hardest working individuals I've ever known. He plays hard, loves hard, but works HARDER. He is a car enthusiast who has owned upwards of 90 vehicles in his short 39 years. He has had everything from a 192... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Mobile Technician - Gas/DieselHugo CarrenoChief Technician/Owner at L.A. Autowerks LLCLos Angeles, CaliforniaI pursued a mechanical engineering degree after falling in love with my 1997 Honda Prelude Project. I graduated in Aug. 2018 and two years after decided to go into business as a mobile tech putting everything I’ve learned th... read more

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Maker and Fixer State

California

Construction Equipment RepairHalley Riley-ElliottSnowcat Mechanic at Okemo Mountain ResortProctor, VermontFrom nursing to working on Jeeps to pageants, I found my passion. I went to VTC and graduated last May with an associate’s degree in diesel power technology. I also hold the title of Miss Proctor USA, and was voted Miss Cong... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Vermont

MarineGabe StaianoOwner & mechanic at M&G Marine Corp.Syosset, New YorkAt the age of 18 after graduating high school I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as a career until the moment I picked up a Snap-on ratchet and started a full time job at a local Yamaha outboards dealer and shop. I’ll be hone... read more

Industry

Marine

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - General RepairWilliam AltamiranoTechnician at WillautoWest Chicago, IllinoisI got started in the industry back in 2005. I was always interested in the automotive field. At a young age I thought it was really cool how to repair, diagnose, and modify engine performance. I decided to enroll into UTI in... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairMichael MulkeyTechnician at Bradshaws service centerPortland, OregonI graduated from Clackamas Community College in 2012 and have been with Bradshaws Service Center ever since. One of my hobbies is painting. I am still finishing up my Anime tool box. I am currently restoring a 1957 Ford Fai... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - DealershipTucker FindleyAutomotive Technician at Toyota of BoerneSan Antonio, TexasI grew up with Legos, then moved on to my mother’s broken appliances, then to our small machinery, and so on and so forth. Next thing I know, I’m about to be a master technician for Toyota, where I am currently doing diagnos... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - General RepairVictor HernandezMaster Technician at Linden CaValley springs, California

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - DealershipLiam StoreyAutomotive Technician at Benson LincolnJefferson Hills, PennsylvaniaI grew up in a garage with my grandpa and always have had a passion and interest in cars. As I got older, I realized that I truly did enjoy working on cars and could see myself doing this as my career. I went to a vo-tech sc... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Construction Equipment RepairLyle BaumgaertnerHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Equipment Share BoiseNampa, IdahoI was a soldier in the U.S. Army for 7 years working on communication systems. After getting out, I continued to work in IT and communications while also developing a costly Jeep habit involving mechanical and fabrication wo... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Idaho

Automotive - General RepairChris EnrightOwner at Enright AutomotiveAlexandria, OhioI started in the automotive industry just over 12 years ago working for a small independent shop. I learned quite a bit working there, but was always passionate about Hondas and wanted to try working for the dealership. So I... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Fleet MaintenanceJoe GadaMechanic III at Town of Colchester Fleet MaintenanceMontville, ConnecticutI've had a wrench in my hand since I can remember. "Maker and Fixer" defines not only my life, but my father's and grandfather's as well as uncle's and aunt's, cousin's, and friend's lives. When I am not working my day job a... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Automotive - Specialty ShopDillon CunninghamDiesel Pickup Mechanic/Owner at Elite Diesel & Automotive RepairWausa, NebraskaSince high school I have wanted to start my own shop. At 25 I got married, built our shop, started our business and had our first child all in the same year. We are going on our 8th year now and have since added 2 full time ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Fleet MaintenanceEd DiGiorgiDiesel MechanicProspect, ConnecticutI have been a truck and equipment mechanic for the past 15 years. I got started at an independent shop where I started sweeping floors and made my way up to being a technician. A few years later after some time at a dealersh... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Towing and Repair, including American V-Twin MotorcyclesMilo ConnorOwner at Milo's Towing & Repair, LLCPrairie du Chien, WisconsinI started this business 5 years ago with my son, Blaine. We are currently running five tow trucks - providing light, medium, and heavy duty towing and recovery; two service trucks, and multiple trailer hauling equipment. Pri... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - DealershipNestor AntonioGM/Cadillac and Mazda Master TechnicianAutryville, North CarolinaI am Nestor Antonio. I am currently employed at a family owned dealership that has multiple lines of vehicles. For example, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Mazda. I have been turning wrenches for four years now. Throughout the fou... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Auto Body/Collision RepairJeff MasonAuto Body Technician at Service King CollisionColorado Springs, ColoradoI spent 12 years as a car audio/video/security tech. It was a fun job, but after having 2 daughters with my wife I decided working retail hours was no longer for me. I wanted my wife to be able to stay home with our girls an... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Heavy Duty Truck RepairDelaney McAvoyDiesel Mechanic at Highland Park DPWEdison, New JerseyI have been in the field for 10 years now. I enjoy hiking & riding ATVs with my dog, tinkering with things, creating and building new things, anything with an engine (gas or diesel). I am also a fire fighter with the Highla... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Agriculture Equipment RepairConnor PierceSmall Engine Tech at American PrideZanesville, OhioFive years ago I had absolutely nothing, my tool box was a plastic Walmart tote. Throughout the course of a few years and a few paychecks, local dealer Todd Baker went above and beyond to help me get on my feet and where I a... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Automotive - General RepairNate LarocqueTech at Precision AutomotiveKingman, ArizonaSince I was a kid I always enjoyed working on cars. I used to help my dad work on sandrails and VW's. I worked at a tire shop at 15 years old. Then I went into construction for a while. Then I got hired at a Chevy Dealership... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

RacingJohn OlsonEngine Builder/ Pro Stock Car Chief at ARC Race Engines/MotorsportsMorris Plains, New JerseyI basically grew up with a wrench in my hand. My father had an automotive repair shop in NY, for close to 40 years. I grew up in the shop taking apart blown engines at the age of 5-6. I have also been involved with drag raci... read more

Industry

Racing

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Aviation/AerospaceAmanda HillGM and Lead Tech at A and J AviationGranite City, IllinoisI am 29 years old and I started right out of high school. I have a degree in aviation maintenance technology. I did 4 year program in 1 year to get into the field and am now about 10 years in. I have a love for airplanes and... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

General ContractingEric HinermanPresident/Owner at Diversified Applications Corp.Thurmont, MarylandMy journey began doing small odd and end jobs, working out of a 1991 Honda Prelude with a small Snap-on tool box perched inside. As my desire to expand my horizons grew, an opportunity presented itself for me to enter the ut... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Maryland

Automotive - DealershipAna BroylesBMW Master Technician at BMWAshburn, VirginiaContrary to what people usually expect, I have never been what you would consider a car "enthusiast". Growing up in a small town In Colorado, I never had exposure to the car scenes or any type of Motorsports. I did enjoy pro... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

ConstructionDan BirchCarpenter at Riley Construction Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been in the construction business for 25 years. I am currently working on the Snap-on addition in Kenosha, WI!

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ConstructionLon RothwellForeman at Riley Construction Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been doing this for 6 years now! I am currently working on the new Snap-on addition to their headquarters.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ConstructionAaron HycheIron Worker at Area Erectors Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been an iron worker for 15 years and am currently working on building the new Snap-on addition to their headquarters in Kenosha!

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ConstructionMike SwantzProject Superintendent at Riley Construction Inc. Raymond, WisconsinI have been working with Riley Construction for about 30 years now. I never pictured myself working for a construction company for this long, but Riley is a solid company! I love seeing a project come together from start to ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairHeather DorrisDiesel Tech at Penske LogisticsDallas, TexasI did a career change midway in my 30's. I have been around heavy duty all my life because my dad was in the oil industry. I was an athlete on scholarship and went to a 4 year university. I thought I was going to be a teache... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Construction Equipment RepairAdam KochField Mechanic Omaha, NebraskaI have worked for Nebraska Machinery for 16 years. I have been working in the field for almost the last 4. I currently work on Caterpillar construction and mining equipment!

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

MarineThomas WilliamsMechanicCrestview, FloridaThomas is so deserving of any type of recognition, but especially with Snap-on. He wears one of his antique Snap-on hats anywhere we go, excited to show his dedication to the company! He’s SO dedicated to Snap-on Tools. He’... read more

Industry

Marine

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - Specialty ShopJohn BasslerOwner/Operator at Vintage Motorcar CompanyInwood, West VirginiaI became interested in cars at an extremely young age. One of my first childhood memories is about sitting in the front seat of my dad's Pontiac Bonneville convertible. I tinkered with cars throughout my life and, after gr... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

West Virginia

Fleet MaintenancePatty AlonsoAuto Equipment Tech at VerizonJersey City, New JerseyI was born in Mexico and joined Verizon in 2015. I was the only female tech in Verizon's fleet garage. My father encouraged my love of fixing cars, but at my automotive training school in Mexico, my fellow students and teach... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Automotive - DealershipRicardo ChotoDiagnostics Specialist at Contemporary Motor CarEdison, New JerseyI have a been in the automotive industry for over 20 years and over 15 years with the Mercedes-Benz brand. Since I was a kid, I used to fix everything on my bicycle and toys, so it was pretty much a passion that I developed ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Auto Body/Collision RepairGianna TrapaniPainter Staten Island, New YorkI am a female car painter. The coolest project I have worked on was a 1972 Corvette! Right before clearing, I went to tack the base and found a spot that needed a little more paint and the cup wasn’t tight enough, so paint s... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - General RepairRonald MillerMechanic/Manager at Franklin Lube and RepairFranklin, North CarolinaMy name is Ronald Miller and I have been taking care of the people in my community and their vehicles for over 10 years. I pride myself on the integrity and honesty. With that honesty, I give my customers no doubt that when ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - Specialty ShopJacob DeanOwner/Technician at RPMRACINGSandy, OregonHi my name is Jacob Dean and I have been using Snap-on tools since I could pick up one of my dad's wrenches! He's always only used Snap-on tools, and that tradition has been carried on to me, and now my son. I was also featu... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - General RepairPhilip DefiglioOwner/ President at PATD Enterprises/ Michael's AutomotiveBallston Spa, New YorkI have been obsessed with cars since I was 15 and helped a friend's dad restore his 69 Camaro. I started as a body shop helper and transitioned to being a detailer at a Honda dealership. I kept working in different aspects ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

CyclingColin WilliamsPro Bicycle MechanicLongmont, ColoradoI was working in the automotive industry, saving all my money to do track days and get into racing and would ride bikes every day after work with a co-worker. I got into racing and fell in love with the mechanical and physic... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Construction Equipment RepairJames WestWelder at Milton CaterpillarSyracuse, New YorkI'm a welder for a Caterpillar dealership and I weld on large earthmoving machines everyday. I also precision tig weld in the cryogenics industry. My wife and I had our first son last year and today he turned one!!! I'm sure... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - Specialty ShopDave SellickProduct Support Engineer at VWMacomb, MichiganHey Makers and Fixers! A little I can say about myself is I'm a car guy! I started off at a community college dealership apprenticeship program called CAP. I worked at a dealer for a while and started climbing my way through... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Construction Equipment RepairJeffrey MoellerShop Foreman, Lead Mechanic at Paving Solutions, Pro Site WorkMonroe, New YorkI grew up on the farm fixing and using machines on a daily basis, from starting at a young age until I went to school. I went WYO Tech in Blairsville, PA to get my education to become a diesel tech and fabricator. Shortly af... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - Specialty ShopJohn De BarrosAOA Racing at AOA RacingKennesaw, GeorgiaI bought my first set of Snap-on sockets in December 2000 and have not looked back since. All the tools I own are Snap-on. At a recent road race event (Petit le mans) we entered our Audi TCR LMS in the Fox Factory 120 race a... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

RacingJoel KelloggLead Vintage Racing Tech. at Scott Borchetta RacingNashville, TennesseeI moved to Nashville to restore classic Jaguars from Kansas. In Kansas, I attended McPherson College and received a bachelor degree through their automotive program. After working on Jaguars for 2.5 years I left and went to... read more

Industry

Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - Specialty ShopMadison AlexanderOwner/Painter at Riveting RidesMilan, TennesseeMy name is Madison Alexander, I am 27 years old, and I own my own hot rod shop called Riveting Rides. I guess we would be classified as "makers" because we build one off, custom cars.. and it is the best job in the world! I ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Heavy Duty Truck RepairShayne OlsenDiesel Mechanic at The Pete Store Fort PiercePort Saint Lucie, FloridaI grew up having one of those plastic tool benches as a child with fake hammers and screwdrivers. Pretty crazy the things you get attached to as a kid. Who knew I would have a 68” EPIQ filled with real tools one day. I’ve al... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Elevator InstallationJordan RyanElevator Mechanic at KoneOgden, UtahI'm from a multi generational line of constructions workers. My dad, grandpa, and great grandpa were all electricians. I'm the first to branch out and get into the elevator industry. I've always been good with my hands and I... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

Automotive - General RepairZachery JonesLead Technician at MonroLebanon, New HampshireWhen I was in my early teens I started in the food industry where I thought I'd be forever, but at 17 years old I left home to find my calling which really just ended up with me living in my truck. In 2018, a good friend of ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Hampshire

Small engine repairWilliam LaParrTechnician/Owner at Northern Power Equipment RepairBuckly, MichiganI am 23 years old. I went to tech school during high school for small engine repair and worked in a shop since the day I graduated. In the summer of 2021, I decided that I would open my own shop out of the house with my lovi... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

ForestryJared WalkerForestry Equipment Technician at Ricer Equipment Inc. Summersville, WVSummersville, West VirginiaAs a graduate of Nashville Auto-Diesel College 2006, I have experienced an unbelievable career. Starting as a line tech at a Toyota dealership, I never dreamed of the potential that a career in the mechanical/technical indus... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

West Virginia

Automotive - DealershipCharles SelfFord Service Technician at Bozard Ford LincolnGreen Cove Springs, FloridaI started blue collar work when I started high school. My high school was in my home state of Massachusetts and it was a Technical Vocational school. I spent my years in high school learning how to become a machinist. Learni... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Heavy Duty Truck RepairCaleb StarkCrane Mechanic at Gloucester TerminalsBellmawr, New JerseyI’m 21, I work on cranes and reach stackers. I have been in the field for 5 years. I work on motors, gearboxes and electrical. I took a ship to shore crane from diesel and completely turned to electric, it was my coolest pro... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Automotive - General RepairChris ArmendoOwner/Operator at Armendo's Foreign AutoBoylston, MassachusettsI am 28 years old. Opened an auto repair shop in 2018, leasing a single bay low ceiling doing everything by myself. I bought a shop and moved into it in April 2020 at the beginning of Covid. Wasn't sure we'd make it, but bus... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Construction Equipment RepairMario SerraStudent/Diesel Technician at Alfred State College & Five Star/John DeereHOLLAND, New YorkI am in my freshman year at Alfred State College of Technology studying to be a diesel technician and am employed during my school breaks and summer months at Five Star/John Deer in Western New York, hoping to be a field tec... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - General RepairTim CainOwner/ Tech. at T.C. Auto RepairColliers, West VirginiaI opened T.C. Auto Repair over 19 years ago. I was a tech since 1985. I’m ASE certified, a state inspector, and a Snap-on customer for 36 years. A 1981 pro stock Camaro was my coolest project!

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

West Virginia

Automotive - General RepairDavid HilderbrandAutomotive at Hilderbrand AutomotiveMilan, TennesseeI've grown up my whole life working on cars and I've been a mechanic for 20 years or more. Cars have always been my passion and hobby for as long as I can remember. The coolest project I have ever worked on has been building... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Construction Equipment RepairJose GonzalezShop Manger at Chagrin Valley PavingParma, OhioI started as a yard manager and 6 months after I started I became shop manager! I always help my guys to try and stay ahead from using the plasmas cutter to setting up a truck with strobes, I’m not the type of boss that keep... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Agriculture Equipment RepairTyler MaxwellHeavy Equipment Operator/MaintenanceEllsworth, WisconsinI have been turning wrenches professionally for 10 years. I started in the automotive industry with cars and light duty trucks. I later moved on to heavy ag equipment and heavy trucks. We had a machine/tree encounter that ca... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Construction Equipment RepairReuben ZettlemoyerForman/Technician at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.Kempton, PennsylvaniaMy name is Reuben Zettlemoyer, I love to work on equipment and heavy trucks. I have around 10 years of experience in this field, and have had different jobs requiring me to purchase tools. I live on a farm in Kempton PA. Gro... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Construction Equipment RepairMike ZulloShop Manager at LaMay & SonsHuntington station, New YorkI started off work for my father doing landscape construction around 5 years old and was hooked by the trucks and equipment. I worked anytime I had off from school. I went to Wilson Tech during high school and had a scholars... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Oil & GasTravis TaylorMechanic at Pacific PetroleaumSanta Maria, CaliforniaI'm a life long Snap-on tool user and a 3rd generation one. My grandpa and dad owned a foreign car repair shop and were Snap-on diehards. Repairing mud pumps, when they are drilling new oil/gas wells is the coolest. And work... read more

Industry

Oil & Gas

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairRoger RacineOwner at Dependable Auto RepairGassville, ArkansasWhen I was 6 or 7 years old my grandpa had a mechanic shop. I had a lemondade stand in front of shop and with money I made I bought tools. My dad went to school for auto mechanics. After school I would hang at the Ford deale... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Auto Body/Collision RepairAshleigh MaloneyAuto Body Tech at John Mugavin AutobodyCincinnati, OhioMy name is Ashleigh and I am a 16 year old female Auto Body Technician. I currently attend vocational school and am in my first year, however I’ve been working for a body shop since April. I work as an apprentice under the o... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Oil & GasLevi MitchellField Service Technician at USA compressionMontrose, PennsylvaniaI'm a father of four beautiful daughters, I grew up in a small town working on farms and doing miscellaneous work for family and friends and have moved my passion for hard work and providing for my family into working in the... read more

Industry

Oil & Gas

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

ManufacturingMatt RogersService Technician at MC MachineryELGIN, IllinoisWhen you have an uncle and two cousins who work for Snap-on, it's some time hard to say no to the newest tools hahahaha! A robotic tool changer for a press brake is the coolest project I have worked on. Watching people brake... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

RacingClayton FeineOwner at Feine Tune MotorsprotsZumbrota, MinnesotaWe are a family owned motorcycle race shop that specializes in off-road motorcycles offering a full service shop as well as a trackside support truck. Restoring a vintage motorcycle for a customer to do shows with was the co... read more

Industry

Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Minnesota

Automotive - General RepairBrian BriesTech at Meyer Collision and Service CenterGuttenberg, IowaI went to school for automotive and built up from there. I ran a shop for a few years and doing so I learned customer relations and estimating. The shop that I work at started out as a collision shop and more people started ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Heavy Duty Truck RepairRay RamardService Manager at East Coast Fleet ServicesBethlehem, PennsylvaniaAfter 32 years of driving trucks and trailers, I wanted a career change. I did road repairs on the side and my boss saw my talent as a mechanic. In 2010, I started working as a mechanic climbing the ladder at a couple of dif... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairJoey Romaniello jrManager at East Coast Towing and Auto BodyStamford, ConnecticutI work for my family's towing, auto, truck repair and body shop. We are a one-stop-shop working on anything from cars to 18 wheelers. I do maintenance of our fleet and electrical repair on vehicles in the shop as well as run... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Agriculture Equipment RepairSteven RernleitnerTech at RdoRedfield, South DakotaI worked for Ford for five years. I moved over to Rdo and I’ve worked with Rdo for five years. I love working on John Deere equipment and love our Snap-on rep too. All projects are cool!

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

South Dakota

Automotive - DealershipTyler DowningShop Foreman at Tom Ahl Buick GMCLima, OhioI started working on stuff as a kid with my Dad. I have worked in a GM dealership since 2010. I love being on the lake waterskiing and spending time with the family. I also love to see the innovations that Snap-on continuall... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Automotive - Specialty ShopDarrell CornettOwner/Master Tech at First Response Emergency Lighting LLCHanover, PennsylvaniaI am the owner of a family owned and operated Emergency Vehicle Up Fitting company. I was in the field for over 10 years before I took the leap and went out on my own. Now I have three full time employees (myself, father, an... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - Specialty ShopRebecca RohlandAutomotive Upholstery Restoration at Blackcat Vinyl & UpholsteryMedford, WisconsinI received my Associates in Veterinary Technology, became a CNC operator for S&S Cycle, and then lost my job due to Covid. I fell into an opportunity to become an upholster at an automotive restoration shop. The local trimme... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Fleet MaintenanceLogan McNultyDiesel MechanicWarren, New JerseyLet’s start off by saying some back story. I’m 19 currently and grew up with a white collar father. Back in his day he was a mechanic and taught me a lot growing up. Him and I would work on everything from lawn mowers, to Ku... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Automotive - Specialty ShopJeff SvacinaAlignment SpecialistSterling, ColoradoI started in the automotive industry in 1987, the last 16 years have been strictly alignments and suspension work. Before that it was pretty much everything that came in. Being in a farming community you see a variety, it ca... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - General RepairDonald GlazeOwner at WesDon Automotive Services, IncEUREKA, MontanaIn June of 2008, after many years of working for other automotive shops, with the help of some friends, my family and I opened WesDon Automotive Services. Our very own automotive repair shop in Eureka, Montana. We borrowed i... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Montana

Mobile heavy truck and equipment repairTim JacksonOwner/Mechanic at J & H Mobile RepairBoring, OregonHi my name is Tim, I grew up in Florida but moved to Oregon 6 years ago. I am an Army vet with 16 years of on-and-off mechanic experience. I started my business 2 years ago and have been booming ever since. This dream starte... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - General RepairShawn BarkerPresident at Barker Gang CustomsRockville, IndianaMy grandpa retired from GM and my dad started a body shop in 1972 where I worked with him for years. In 2003 I started my own corporation and grew from a 2,400 sq ft building to a 16,000 sq ft building. I have customers in b... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - Specialty ShopPhil RodzonOwner at Transworx LLCJenkins Township, PennsylvaniaI wanted to do this since I was 10 years old and actually got started at 15 years old. I started preparing to own my own business 5 years ago and I opened in January of 2020!

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipBrody BarnesTechnician at Ideal WheelsSioux City, IowaStarted wrenching at an independent shop, then branched out and went to work for the local Ford dealership. I worked 8 years for them and become a Master Tech. I had some friends switch to a used car dealer and loved it and ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - DealershipDylan HensleyTechnician at Harrisonburg HyundaiCrimora, VirginiaI started at Hyundai part time while still going to high school and as soon as I graduated I went full time, got my state inspection license and now am a certified Hyundai technician. Working on my '69 Camaro drag car and my... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

Automotive - General RepairCody DeVoreMechanic/Shop Owner at DeVore's AutomotiveRed Banks, MississippiMy name is Cody DeVore. I’m 27 years old, married, and have 4 wonderful children. I grew up working in the shop with my grandpa Daniel DeVore, he put me on the path to becoming a mechanic. I learned so much watching and help... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Mississippi

Automotive - DealershipChris BreuerLine Tech/Body Shop Mechanic at Elco ChevroletWATERLOO, IllinoisMy name is Chris, I'm 37 years old and have been working in a shop since I was 16. I practically grew up working on cars since I could hold a light for my dad. He taught me a lot growing up. He's a retired diesel mechanic. F... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - Specialty ShopTodd MassageeOwner at Master Tech AutoHickory, North CarolinaWhen I was 19 years old, I went to work for Hendrick Motors as an intern. My jobs consisted of mopping the floors every evening after the techs had left, taking out trash and shadow the older techs throughout the day. I was ... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - DealershipNick SorensonTechnician at Don Peirson Ford LincolnDickens, IowaI've been in the automotive industry since a young age. I built my first vehicle, worked for private gas station as a lube tech to start my career in the industry, went to college to further my education and from there I sta... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairSteve OlsonManager/Mechanic at Prairie AG PartnersArlington, South DakotaI have been a automotive/truck mechanic for over 20 years. I also have been in a small engine repair shop for a few years. Grew up on a family farm where if it broke we fixed it. I have always enjoyed taking things a part an... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

South Dakota

Automotive - General RepairScott JarvisAuto TechnicianLake Luzerne, New YorkI have 35 years experience in the automotive, collision and power sports industry. I enjoy the outdoors and stock car racing. Working on my father’s airplane, and building and racing dirt modified race cars are the coolest t... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - DealershipDilan LaubenthalTechnicianSpencer, IowaI grew up around cars learning from my dad at a young age. I graduated college in 2016 and have been a technician with a used car dealer in my town ever since. Over the last 5 years I have grown from doing little jobs to doi... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Steel MillMichael SchmidtElectrician at Phoenix ServicesBurns Harbor, IndianaI started in the automotive industry in 2001 and slowly progressed for 2 years before I switched to construction. I started traveling as an electrician for the last 2 years. I started in that role because I got a call to com... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - General RepairBrandon WilliamsLead Automotive Technician at Lael's International Auto ServiceVista, CaliforniaBegan my working career in the United States Marine Corps. During that time when I was in the states and not deployed, I needed to have a second job. My current boss opened up his shop here in Oceanside, CA in 2006. I worked... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - Specialty ShopThomas HopperLead Tech at Dallas PerformanceDallas, TexasI grew up in my dad's hotrod shop. Always loved cars and making them faster. Now I work at Dallas Performance building some of the fastest Lamborghinis in the world. A twin turbo V10 / Superleggera swapped Nissan Patro for p... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - DealershipJesse FraleyTechnician at ToyotaGoshen, OhioMy name is Jesse Fraley I’ve been a technician with Toyota for close to 8 years and a technician in general for over 10 years. My '99 Cobra and my 2014 Coyote are my coolest projects. I had my buddy in the trunk of a car loo... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Automotive - DealershipTodd SnyderAutomotive TechnicianCincinnati, OhioI have been an automotive technician for 10 years, and a dealer tech for 4 years. I plan to start a Snap-on franchise after I’m done wrenching. A 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 with a 4spd is my coolest project. I have spent the ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJavier Rios AguirreHeavy Mechanic Repair at Diesel CompanyArcadia, CaliforniaI grew up always working with my hands. Whether it was cars or handyman work, learning it all from my father. I studied diesel and graduated in 2018. After graduation I was hired as a helicopter mechanic where I tore down en... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - DealershipRussell TurrellAutomotive Technician at Temecula HondaTemecula, CaliforniaI started working on cars when I was younger with my father and later in life I realized I should do this for a living. I went to UTI for school and started working for Hyundai as a lube tech for a few months. I worked hard ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - Specialty ShopSean McCallOwner at Motor City TransmissionsFruita, ColoradoI started working on cars when I was 11. I purchased a 1965 Ford Ranchero and learned by my dad's side. My dad recently died and I had worked for/with him for over 32 years. Now I’ve had to go out on my own. It’s been hard b... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipThomas ShawAutomotive Technician at Anderson and SonsPalestine, IllinoisI started out by learning auto repair on my own vehicles due to family not having the funds to do so and gradually and naturally grew into doing all of my family’s repair. I’ve had uncles and both grandfathers that were tech... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipDerek ChavelasTechnician at Hyundai DealershipChula Vista, CaliforniaHi, I’m a 23 years old from San Diego, CA, I’m a U.S. Marine Veteran, I haven’t been working in the automotive industry for too long as I just got out of the military. But I’ve been working on cars my entire life. I really g... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

California

Auto Body/Collision RepairDrew BryantPresident at DB Orlando Collision Inc.ORLANDO, FloridaDB Orlando Collision Center has been a vision of mine for many years. We have built this business solely off of offering trustworthy, reliable car repair services to the public. We offer services for collision and maintenanc... read more

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Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - General RepairDeloren KanagyAutomotive Technician at Williston Tire & Auto Inc.Windsor, South CarolinaI was first introduced to the automotive industry at the age of 14. My family has owned an independent shop for the last 40 plus years. I started out by being a lube tech while in high school, eventually moving to the role I... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

Automotive - DealershipQuinn HallTech 2 at DrivetimeTroutman, North CarolinaI'm a former soldier and a father of two and a husband! I am originally from Brooklyn, New York. What gets me up and at it day after day after day is that feeling of someone depending on me and having to get it done. At the ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Auto Body/Collision RepairBri PerezOwner Bodyshop/Dealer at L & B Custom Auto Body Shopconnelly springs, North CarolinaWe had to completely paint an old Mercedes. I thought it was cool because of how the car was built and put together. I had a customer come and ask to use the restroom and when he flushed for whatever reason he used his foot ... read more

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Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Auto Body/Collision RepairShane PartonOwner at Shane's Body ShopPoulan, GeorgiaI started in '91 by sanding and taping at a Ford dealership. After 3 years of being there, I became body shop manager for 12 years! After that, I owned my own business for 18 years now. I have done a lot of insurance work an... read more

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Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Heavy Duty Truck RepairDustin GlazeForeman at Wisconsin KenworthRICE LAKE, WisconsinI've been around the trucking industry most of my life. My mom is an owner operator. I started working here at Wisconsin Kenworth in 2013 right out of high school as an apprentice tech. In 2018, I became the second shift for... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairAndy BayerOwner at A B Fix ItLake Geneva, WisconsinI started wrenching at 15. I grew up on farm with a shop located on it. I started working on semis and tractors, over the years I started working on cars and diesels trucks. We opened the shop to the public for the last 4 ye... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

RacingColton CainRacecar Mechanic at Cruz Pedregon RacingIndianapolis, IndianaEver since I can remember, I have always enjoyed working on anything with a motor. After attending New Mexico State University for two years, I realized the passion just wasn’t there for engineering. I made the decision to a... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - General RepairJohn PallanSenior Technician at Tech 3 AutomotiveClaremont, North CarolinaI have 14 years in the industry professionally, but I have been working on vehicles of all types since the age of about 7. I am a current member of the U.S. Navy Reserves with 16 years in and 5 deployments. I grew up doing w... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJosh BalkOwner/MechanicThorp, WisconsinI chose to be a mechanic instead of a farmer. At 16 years old I started working for a repair facility. My first tool was a Craftsman. At age 18, I purchased my first Blue-Point box and have stuck with Snap-on tools ever sinc... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairJoseph WellsHead Tech/Manager at 1st Street AutomotiveSt Louis, MichiganMy love for the auto repair industry came from my Grandfather Harley Wells. From the time I was old enough to walk, I was stuck to his hip in his shop. Every school break during the year and summer break I would be with my G... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - General RepairJack NollOwner/Technician at Jack's Automotive Independence, KentuckyI've been an auto technician for 28 years, I have an Associate's degree in automotive and business. I worked two jobs since I was a young kid. My grandpa worked for the railroad and worked on cars in his spare time. I went t... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Heavy Duty Truck RepairScott Miles TreadwayOwner at Double OO Diesel LLCMarshall, North CarolinaAfter working almost 20 years for a corporate truck shop - I decided to go on my own - be my own boss. That was in 2017 with no investors, no promoter, no advertising and just clients who knew my history. I run my business ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - General RepairJim MerklMechanic at Champlin SinclairChamplin, MinnesotaI have always loved cars. I bought my first car at the age of 12, but my father made me give it back. That was my first experience with a car. Then I bought another one, but this time I didn’t tell my father where I kept it.... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Minnesota

Automotive - General RepairPaul CompolyAutomotive Technician at Jack Williams Tire & AutoEast Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaMy name is Paul Compoly. I started off in the automotive industry graduating from NASCAR Technical Institute in 2004 . Going to NTI was a great experience especially when you enjoy racing. I was lucky enough to have Carl Edw... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipChad TaylorDiesel TechnicianUniontown, OhioI have been a GM tech for almost 11 years and then been a diesel tech for about 8 years. I am currently working on twin turbo Duramax that caught fire. Replacing wiring harness and other parts on it.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Aviation/AerospaceJoe BarnesA&P Technician at Jet Yard Aviation ServicesTucson, ArizonaBeen in Aviation for about 14 years. I served in the United States Air Force for 5 and a half years working on F-15's. Have been amazed at how far tools have come and how much easier it has made the job. There have been many... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Automotive - Specialty ShopLee FleckOwner/Operater at Fleck's High PerformanceApple Creek, OhioI graduated from the Ohio Technical College in the top of my class with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science and Diploma in High Performance and Racing. I am constantly continuing this education through the HP Academy an... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Welding/Metal FabricationJesse NovakOwner at Bones Welding IncCairo, New YorkI started welding in 2004 when I was 16 through the Boces program at my school. I started Bones Welding Inc. in 2014. The business has evolved every year since then, but I have been able to work in a variety of fields rangin... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

RacingJohn GregoryRetiredPort St. Lucie, FloridaJohn was nominated by his wife Jody for being a world famous motorcycle builder. John built his first bicycle from junk yard parts at age 8. By 14 he was driving and repairing his Dad’s dump truck. John started racing when d... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - DealershipBill ObergGM Master Technician at Palmen MotorsKenosha, WisconsinI have been in the car dealership business fixing vehicles for 39 years. I achieved GM World Class Tech in 2007.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - DealershipJacob SnelsonShop ForemanBartlesville, OklahomaI started doing small modifications to my cars as a teen. That’s what pursued my interest in the automotive industry. In 2005, the dealership I currently work for hired me as an accessory tech. They later offered to sponsor ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Oklahoma

ManufacturingDavid ThompsonMachine Repair/Machinist at ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinI bought Snap-on tools over 50 years ago. They never let me down. I still have them. I have a Snap-on wrench tie tack that I have had for 40 years. We were having our luggage scanned and they saw a wrench. When we showed the... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Motorcycle sales, service, custom builderDavid KeslerOwner/Operator at Stoney Creek Cycles- Sinister Custom CyclesDauphin, PennsylvaniaI have been in business for 25 years, at this location. In that time, I have seen trends in the market change, I have seen trends in the tool market change and some for the good - some not. I recently opened a car lot and an... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Wrecking yardTaylor PriceOwner at Midvale All Small Auto, IncMidvale, UtahThis business was founded by my grandfather in 1976, we had specialized in old air cooled Volkswagens. As the years went on, we have evolved into all types of vehicles - new and old, big and small. Since day one we have used... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

Automotive - General RepairJorge CallesTechnician at Starkey Service CenterDallas, TexasStarkeys is an independent shop I work for for few years now. It's a transition from Army to civilian life. It is a small shop and it makes it more of a family type environment. My moto is if you fail, we all fail. That incl... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - DealershipDevon KennedysmithFCA level 2 technician at Herb Chambers Dodge Chrysler JeepSpencer, MassachusettsI grew up around cars most of my life, my journey started when my step dad began teaching me the basics at a young age, I was 5 years old when he would have me help him around the garage. He owned a family shop and towing co... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Automotive - Specialty ShopKody HoughTechnician at Integrity Auto RepairDewey, OklahomaI went to OSU IT in Oklahoma and took the Ford Asset Program. I worked for a Ford dealership for 3 years then moved on to integrity with the shop foreman of the dealership. We both helped each other start Integrity and built... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Oklahoma

Aviation/AerospaceDerek WehrmanMilitary Defense Technician at BoeingHarrisville, UtahI grew up around hot rods and manual labor, my dad was all about doing it himself. He raised me that way too. He had a few custom classic resto shops throughout my childhood where I would "work" almost everyday with him. By ... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

Fleet MaintenanceTimothy MoroneyDiesel Truck Mechanic at Casella Waste SystemsNorthbridge, MassachusettsI became a diesel mechanic because my dad was one ever since he graduated high school and my dad was always my hero! When I was a kid, I loved going to work with him to play around with the "big trucks" so naturally it was j... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

DesignSiara BerryDesigner/Artist at Design FugitivesMilwaukee, WisconsinWorking on the Snap-on 100th Anniversary socket sculpture was so fun - it was so cool seeing the variety of sockets create an image. Using parts in a unique, artful way is always rewarding. We look forward to creating the 20... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Fleet MaintenanceSarah ListerAuto Technician at Dave’s Mobile Auto RepairChico, CaliforniaMy name is Sarah Lister, I am an automotive technician and co-operator of an Automotive Repair & Fleet Service shop. I have worked alongside my father over the last few years and have learned so much. I have always had a gen... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

California

Fleet MaintenanceCraig LambrechtFleet Administrator at Village of Gurnee Fleet ServicesGurnee, IllinoisMy name is Craig Lambrecht and I am the Fleet Administrator for the Village of Gurnee, IL. I started turning wrenches in the 80's working on cars and racing dirt stock cars out of high school. After graduating from automotiv... read more

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Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Fleet MaintenancePat LucasMechanic at Village of GurneeGurnee, IllinoisAs far as "cool projects" nothing really is cool anymore since I have been doing this for so long! Funny things have happened since I have seen a lot, but one still makes me laugh. It was when I was working on a transmission... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Public WorksJerry PetersonMechanic at Village of GurneeGurnee, IllinoisI used to work at Cadillac as a mechanic, then I got a job at Public Works. Now, I work on everything from chainsaws to excavators and fabricating trailers and plow trucks to our needs!

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Fleet MaintenanceJason MayMechanic at Village of GurneeIsland Lake, IllinoisWhen I was younger I spent all my time working on hot rods and 4x4s. Now, I spend all my free time working on baseball and softball tractors.

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

ManufacturingMark VickPress operator at ManhassetYakima, WashingtonI'm just a low budget guy who built a 76 280z cancer awareness racecar for Bonneville. It's a cancer awareness car that I put names of survivors and family members who have passed. I'm on Facebook - courageous racing. Its a ... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Washington

Automotive - General RepairJosh WhitemanSmog Repair & Diag Tech at George's ShellFontana, CaliforniaI graduated high school then went to college for four years for business administration and hated it. I decided to work in the family business as an auto technician and started doing oil changes and cleaning parts. I gained ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairIsrael GarciaMechanic at Superior RacingStaten Island, New YorkThey always told me I can't be a mechanic because they wanted me to do the same job as my father, but I love getting dirty working on something that I love, learning something new every day and having the best experience wor... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - DealershipSteve Haus Jr.Automotive Technician at Ford DealershipPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaI have been in the automotive industry since I was a kid, working with my dad as an autobody technician. As I got older, I started trying other careers like working as a Philadelphia correctional officer and as a federal pol... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Agriculture Equipment RepairNathaniel AshtonSmall Engine Technician at Causeway MowersMelbourne, FloridaWhen I graduated high school, I went to a college near my home. Over the next 4 years I got my degree and built my life around the college. Eventually, they offered me a job and I accepted. Then a year later, Covid-19 hit. T... read more

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Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

RacingTom BielaszkaBike MechanicBoise, IdahoI started wrenching later; sometime in the late 1980's. I have always been mechanically inclined. I guess I just grew up around my dad and my brother who were very mechanical. I started by just working on my own bicycles. I ... read more

Industry

Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Idaho

Automotive - Specialty ShopBrad and Danielle ApicellaShop Owners at Apicella DesignsPhoenix, ArizonaAround 2014, I had a business partner who took me under his wing, and we decided to build hot rods although it was a soft market for those at that time. We started Apicella Designs after working on this 1950 truck that I com... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Auto and motorcycle shopDavid DamronOwner at Renegade’s GarageJacksonville, FloridaIt started a long time ago in the late 70’s fixing bicycles for everyone in my neighborhood. Then I started riding and working on dirt bikes. My dad wouldn’t buy me a running dirt bike, so he would give me one and say if you... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Aviation/AerospaceMatthew BoerwinkleMechanic at US ArmyRiverton, IllinoisThis picture was taken of me working on a Blackhawk helicopter jet engine at an airbase in Iraq in the middle of the night. We were told to use minimal light, so I used a mini mag-light held between my teeth. This made for s... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

RacingDan FariaPro Speedway Racer at Fast Fridays SpeedwayCitrus Heights, CaliforniaI have been racing at Motorcycle Speedway for the last 14 years. I am in a pro class that races up and down California during the summer. I race Speedway motorcycles and I am in front of thousands of fans all the time, which... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairKane BrayDiesel Technician at General Truck SalesEaton, IndianaAt a young age I was fascinated by anything with wheels. I grew up having a dad that was also a diesel technician and whose hobby was classic cars. I got my first pick up truck at 14 by trading a go-kart and I still have the... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Construction Equipment RepairCj ShoemakeShop Mechanic at Ahern Equipment RentalsDeQuincy, LouisianaAlways said I would never buy Snap-on, but now that is the ONLY thing I'll buy!! The coolest project to me was when I rebuilt a crane truck from the ground up. A buddy at work trying to run in from a down pour and sliding 5 ... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Louisiana

Automotive - DealershipSteven LeeLine Technician at North Ft Lauderdale SubaruCoconut Creek, FloridaI started in the auto industry using Snap-on tools in the Toyota T-TEN program. Moved onto a Toyota dealership for 5 years. Worked for a Toyota fork lift dealer for 1 year and now I'm onto a Subaru dealer. After trying many ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Fleet MaintenanceMatthew CuddDiesel Mechanic at YRC FREIGHTGastonia, North CarolinaI’m one of three brothers that currently work for YRC in Charlotte, NC. I love building and repairing things with my hands. I have worked in this industry for over 20 years and find it very fulfilling. My oldest brother work... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Military & DefenseRandall ShufordSafety Management at AecomPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaSince I’ve been working in construction for 39 years, I’ve had to go to various places to work. I am now a Safety Professional for the last 12 years because I got injured while working. I love the work! I also previously wor... read more

Industry

Military & Defense

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipPat AlexanderTechnician at Cochran Mazda MonroevillePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaI have been an auto technician since 2011, a Mazda technician since 2016. I never knew my job could also become a partial hobby! Buying tools feels just like any other collecting hobby to me. Plus I get to use them to work o... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - DealershipChase CartwrightTechnician at Mercedes Benz of Thousand OaksPort Hueneme, CaliforniaI joined the Navy as a mechanic in 2016, tested into the Mercedes program and now work as a diesel technician at my local Mercedes Benz! Removing and replacing engines is always the coolest at work! Blowing up the oil sucker... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

California

RacingTrinity UttechRacecar DriverNew Berlin, WisconsinI am a 17 year old high school student who races sprint cars. I have been racing go karts for 11 years and started racing sprint cars this year. I also play soccer and trap shoot. I enjoy racing and am the third generation b... read more

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Racing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Former automotive techHubert PellegriniHobbyist at HomeStanfordville, New YorkI started out as an aviation mechanic at age 17. Almost half a century later and having raced through a career as an automotive technician, I now enjoy building project cars out of my home. The coolest project I have worked ... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - Specialty ShopGerald MurphyFabricator at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaI was really into BMX bikes and wanted to learn how to build my own frames. I learned how to weld, got my permit and got into cars. I was a good welder and a good mechanic, so I went to my local body shop that did restoratio... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Automotive - Specialty ShopCharlie SullensPartner/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaI started working on family cars when I was 13 years old. I would race in the desert and had to learn how to fix it up myself as we couldn’t afford someone else to do it. I jumped around different jobs and then decided to g... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Automotive - Specialty ShopGlen ButlerFabricator/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaMy dad and uncle each had a wrecking yard and I pretty much was raised in them. I tried to go into other jobs but always ended up back working on cars. I used to work for Arizona Street Rods- I built a hot rod for one of my ... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJake ShainlineEVTSterling, VirginiaMy name is Jake and I am an EVT or Emergency Vehicle Technician. I work on anything as I am also a domestic travel technician along the east coast for my company. My main focus is on complete bumper to bumper maintenance, re... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

Automotive - Specialty ShopTony ArmeShop Owner at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaI started working with my dad and we built my first car - a Mustang. I ended up selling it and bought another one that I drove throughout high school and then it snowballed from there. I went to a community college to study ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Heavy Duty Truck RepairAnthony SilvaLead CNG TechnicianPhelan, CaliforniaI have 17 years of experience in Heavy Duty Diesel repair and 12 years experience with LNG and CNG. Currently, I am at the nation's largest Volvo and Mack dealer taking care of Southern California’s CNG powered Amazon units ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - Specialty ShopJacob CoenOwner at Spec GermanGig Harbor, WashingtonJacob grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and graduated at Peninsula High School in 1998. He attended Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ from 1998-1999. He received his Associates Degree in Science and Technology. D... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Washington

ManufacturingRay PaganiCNC Operator at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, IllinoisI graduated high school and got my Associate's Degree, then started as a gear manufacturer. After that job, I moved onto working on sharpening tools and lathes before I started here two years ago. I love it here, there is ne... read more

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

ManufacturingAlfredo SierraMachinist at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, IllinoisI started 23 years ago here. My father-in-law got me the job and trained me! Before coming to Sturtevant Richmont, I was a delivery man for the Cannonball in Chicago. I needed a job, I had family responsibilities, so I came ... read more

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

ManufacturingCarmen OlmoPackaging at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, IllinoisI started at Sturtevant Richmont 24 years ago and my father worked here for 33 years! This job helped my kids grow up and helped me provide for them. I have grown a lot and learned a lot of new things here. I upgraded the pa... read more

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

ManufacturingJuan BenavidesCalibration at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, IllinoisI started six years ago here and came from a food service job. I started out in mechanical and have since moved to where I am now in calibration. I got here and knew I was going to like it and that it was always going to kee... read more

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

Automotive - General RepairGeno UnserAutomotive TechnicianCorinth, New YorkI started helping my dad work on cars when I was 7 and then started working on my own until I got in to the automotive repair industry about 7 years ago. Rebuilding the carb for my '84 Camaro z28 is my coolest project becaus... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

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New York

Aviation/AerospaceKyle KoserAviation MechanicWichita, KansasAfter working in the automotive industry as a BMW Master Technician for 13 years, I wanted a change of pace and to learn something new. I started working at a small aircraft repair/modification facility. Currently, I'm worki... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

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Kansas

Aviation/AerospaceRoger VargasAircraft Technician/ Journeyman Mechanic at KDA Santa Monica Airport/ UPSLawndale, CaliforniaI am an A&P Technician/Journeyman Mechanic. I’ve worked in the general aviation business and currently work as a Journeyman Mechanic for a major delivery service fleet. Coolest project I’ve worked on was when I performed an ... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

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California

ManufacturingTerrance McLamField Service EngineerFountain Inn, South CarolinaI've been in mechanical fields most of my life and came from a long line of blue collar workers. I started out wrenching on bicycles and then went to MMI Orlando. From there I worked on Harleys, moved into manufacturing for ... read more

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Manufacturing

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South Carolina

Automotive - DealershipAndre McDonaldAutomotive Technician at Phillip's Buick GMCEustis, FloridaI am a young General Motors certified technician. I started working in the car dealership service department when I was 19. I went to the GM ASEP program where I learned my trade and started my Snap-on tool collection throug... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

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Florida

ManufacturingApril HughesAssembly Production Line at Snap-onMurphy, North Carolina

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Manufacturing

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North Carolina

MotorcycleMario SanchezShop Foreman at Las Vegas DucatiLas Vegas, NevadaMy name is Mario Sanchez, I have been a Motorcycle Mechanic for 20 years now. I started out taking courses at MMI in Florida. I came back to California, not really having all the information or training I needed. I started o... read more

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Nevada

Small Engine Repair/ConstructionCory Hoyle-Harris4 Cycle Technician at Knabe Outdoor PowerChesterfield, VirginiaI started getting into small engines in high school. Progressed over the years at this local small business and now I’m basically the go-to for small engine questions from all my buddies. My job is definitely a rare one bein... read more

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Virginia

Automotive - General RepairPatrick LeesAutomotive Technician at 21st Century AutoBrowns Mills, New JerseyI am the fourth generation of automotive technicians in my family and I basically grew up in the shop with my dad and my grandfather. I have been working in the family business for six years now, and every day I look forward... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Private IndividualGary UnverzagtPrivate IndividualEllicott City, MarylandI was a career firefighter for 31 years and have been a volunteer firefighter for over 52 years. I also owned a landscaping company for 33 years. After retiring, I wanted to restore cars/trucks. This is a desire I had for a ... read more

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Maryland

Heavy Duty Truck RepairCaleb TuckerDiesel Technician at The Pete Store Greenville SC Inman, South CarolinaMy dad was hit on his motorcycle while I was in 10th grade. I had to drop out and take care of him through all of his surgeries. I knew I wouldn’t ever get back into school, so I decided to take up a trade. I always loved ta... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

Automotive - DealershipMarc BergeronDiagnostic Technician at DriveTimeHenderson, NevadaI am a 20+ year automotive technician, currently working in a used car dealership, doing mostly diagnostic work, any and all vehicle programming, and key cutting and programming. I really haven’t had the time needed to work ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Nevada

Technical Education - students and instructorsClayton RenthAssistant Professor/Owner/Technician at Lewis & Clark Community College/Fathead Garage LLCAviston, IL, IllinoisI graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in Automotive Technology. I was a Service Advisor at Jansen Chevrolet in Germantown, IL for almost 5 years before becoming an Automot... read more

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Technical Education - students and instructors

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Illinois

ManufacturingDaniel RamosHeat Treat Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, Wisconsin

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Manufacturing

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Wisconsin

Automotive - Specialty ShopJason BurkittProduction Director at Dahmer Powertrain IncHarrisonville, MissouriI started off at about 17 in the automotive industry and have been moving up and learning daily ever since. I worked on cars previously since I was about 4 in the shop with my father, uncle and grandfather. We never took any... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Missouri

Automotive, ATV and MZX, Motorcycle Repair and Custom BuildsEric PlattSelf Employed/Owner at EZ RacingVineland, New JerseyI am submitting this on behalf of a very good friend of mine. I’ve known Eric for about 7 years and I’ve seen him work in the union, in which he was apart of for just shy of 20 years. Within the past 3-4 years, he has left t... read more

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New Jersey

Automotive - DealershipJustin MosseyMechanic / Technician Swanton, VermontI grew up learning to fix my cars when I broke them on my own. I learned from my mistakes and did not do them again. I couldn’t afford to go to college and started a career in the auto industry as a reconditioning job for 4 ... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Vermont

Heavy Duty Truck RepairTroy ShoemakerRegional Parts AdministratorSmithville, Missouri, USI have been around oil and grease my whole life. Growing up on a small cattle farm I was around small engines, automobiles and tractors/equipment and I was always there to help when something needed fixed. I took that and go... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Missouri

ManufacturingMauricio GonzalezMillwright Apprentice at Anheuser-BuschCartersville, GeorgiaAfter recently transitioning out of Active Duty Army as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic maintaining the fleet of HMMWV’s/FMTV’s, I was presented the opportunity to switch lanes in a Union Millwright apprenticeship. The technical ... read more

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Manufacturing

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Georgia

Automotive - DealershipBlaine KunimuraMazda Master Technician at Cutter Mazda of WaipahuPearl City, HawaiiMy dad was always the biggest influence on me. He fixed his muscle cars as a hobby, those years of helping him rubbed off on me, anything with an engine fascinated me. I took high school auto shop and attended Universal Tech... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Hawaii

Concrete resurfacingMichael JansenService Technician at Jon Don Zephyrhills, FloridaI’m a Service Technician with Jon Don. I have been turning wrenches for 25 years. I got my start as a boat mechanic while I was in the Marine Corps. This carried me through several trades over the years. Today I’m working on... read more

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Florida

Automotive - General RepairRyan MillerLead TechnicianCave Creek, ArizonaAt 19 I started working at Discount Tire Company and worked there for about 9 years. I decided that I wanted to get into a shop that did more than just tires so I got a job at an independent shop where I have been working no... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Automotive - General RepairLuke ThimmeschTire/Oil Changer & Welder at All American AutomotiveColwich, KansasI am 16 years old and I work at All American Automotive. I started working there when I was 14, doing maintenance work (cleaning, organizing, etc.) and helping my dad work on vehicles. My dad is the shop manager there and I ... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

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Kansas

OtherVictor FMaker Yardley, PennsylvaniaI do a little bit of everything. I love fixing and making things. I started taking stuff apart when I was 3. Took apart anything I could get my hands on with a screw driver just to figure out how it works. I started designin... read more

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Pennsylvania

Aviation/AerospaceCorey TremblayHardware Technician 2Jacksonville, FloridaIn February of 2015 I decided to take a giant step into something brand new. I stepped into the world of aviation. I was hired on at my company as a tech helper, and began working alongside very talented and knowledgeable te... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

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Florida

Automotive - Specialty ShopNick ReynaMechanic/Technician at BuslabBerkeley, CaliforniaHey what's up. Just wanted to drop my story. I've always been a tinkerer from having a saltwater fish tank to taking things apart to just plain messing with everything. I've always wrenched on my cars doing light tune-ups an... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

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California

ManufacturingPake BenthinMachinist/ Technician at Warn AutomotiveBeavercreek, OregonDuring the day I am a machinist at Warn Automotive as a tier 1 and 2 supplier. We manufacture drivetrain components for many OEM manufacturers such as Ford, FCA, Kia and many more. At night I work for myself as a technician ... read more

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Heavy Duty Truck RepairEthan KelleyDiesel TechnicianHouma, LouisianaGrowing up I've always had a passion for fixing things that were broken and learning how they worked. It was only natural that I ended up pursuing a career in the diesel industry. I went to Votech at Terrebonne Career and Te... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Louisiana

Automotive - General RepairWeston NugentMechanic at Matt's GarageGreeley, PennsylvaniaI am a junior mechanic who works part time at my dad's automotive shop. I really enjoy working on vehicles and small motors. I fix small motors on our farm as well. I hope I can continue to be a mechanic for a long time. I r... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - Specialty ShopGreg Perz JrTechnician at Vengeance RacingAlpharetta, GeorgiaI started out as a child. My father worked in the industry and I was always going to work with him and helping on things around the house. We went on to work together for almost 10 years before I broke off into Motorsports. ... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

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Georgia

Automotive - DealershipNicholas WrageDiagnostic and Repair Technician at Wesley Chapel HondaWesley Chapel, FloridaI started working on cars my freshman year of high school, when I joined my technical schools automotive service program. My senior year of high school, I became a flat rate technician for Nissan, and completed their certifi... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Technical Education - students and instructorsKyle SnoverAutomotive Instructor at Tunkhannock Area High SchoolTunkhannock, PennsylvaniaHad a high school automotive technology teacher by the name of Jimmy Switzer who showed me how valuable a technician's thought process is. That process has led me through 6 years as a dealership technician and now 10 years o... read more

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Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Agriculture Equipment RepairRobert WatersOwner at W and F Small EnginesOmaha, IllinoisI grew up in a mechanic shop as my father owned one when I was a teenager. In my 30s, I started my own shop and have grew that to a successful and stable income. The coolest thing I have worked on is probably the CNC plasma ... read more

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Agriculture Equipment Repair

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Illinois

Automotive - DealershipDustin FowlerAuto Technician at Harry Blackwell ChevroletDexter, MissouriI’ve been a mechanic for about 10 years. I started working on my truck, family and friends' cars doing oil changes and tire rotations. Once I built some knowledge, I started installing stereo systems, light bars, upgrading t... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Missouri

Automotive - Specialty ShopTimothy PetersCar Chief at JD MotorsportsGaffney, South CarolinaWorking as a car chief for NASCAR Xfinity series has always been a dream of mine and going to UNOH has helped me progress my dream and make it a reality. A 69 Camaro for the owner of the team, Johnny Davis was my coolest pro... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

ManufacturingGuillermina ValdezCNC Machinist at Snap-onCity of Industry, CaliforniaIt feels good to start with a piece of metal and make something that you can say ‘I made that.’

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairChristopher BurgoLead/Head/Foreman Mechanic at Town of Tiverton DPWTiverton, Rhode IslandI work for the DPW in the town I live in. I am actually the only mechanic in the shop in which I run. I order all the parts, I do all the repairs, I run to the parts that can not be delivered, I plow during the winter months... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Rhode Island

Automotive - DealershipMiao YuMechanicMonterey Park, CaliforniaI was a mechanical engineer just tired of sitting in front of the computer, I decided to move to a hand on to an auto mechanic job. Working at an auto dealership, found it more exciting for me to do a hands-on job. I once ma... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairDerek ArnoldMaster Auto TechnicianBloomfield Hills, MichiganI went to school to become a heavy truck technician but ended up working in an auto repair shop. Along the way, I bought a school bus to convert into a tiny home/RV. During the conversion I had to replace the engine in my dr... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - DealershipZachary AubinAutomotive TechnicianSalt Lake City, UtahMy name is Zach Aubin. I grew up in California with three brothers and my parents. We live in a yurt in the Santa Cruz mountains completely off the grid. We get power from batteries and a generator, and we get water from a n... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Utah

ManufacturingBrad TylerService TechnicianNewport, OregonI'm a retired Navy Chief that went from working on nuclear warships to working on CNC machines in the Pacific Northwest. I get to work on machines that build airplane parts, firearms, and knives to machines that make replace... read more

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Manufacturing

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Oregon

Automotive - General RepairBen RussellTechnicianEl Cajon, CaliforniaI am a technician at a tire/alignment shop in the San Diego, CA area. I have been working in the automotive industry for the last 20 years. I have a passion for automobiles and particularly BMWs. I love the gratification ass... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - Specialty ShopJames PizziAutomotive Technician at Cruisin GoldPalm bay, FloridaI've been an automotive tech for almost 20 years. Spent more money on tools than I can remember! Still buying them though. I don’t know of any other job I would want to do. I work on all makes and models and diesels. Twin tu... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Agriculture Equipment RepairDusten GregoryMechanic at Nates Lawn ShopFlint, MichiganI have worked on small engines and motorsports all my life in my family's shop in Flushing, MI. Working on a food trailer on the infield of Michigan International Speedway was definitely my coolest project. Loved just being ... read more

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Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJames HarmonShop ForemanMount Airy, North CarolinaI love working in the shop with the opportunity to grow in a company and with the opportunity to maintain my own projects. I rebuilt the motor in my 1995 Mitsubishi Montero -got to know my engine and figure out how everythin... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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North Carolina

Forklift RepairBernard LangField Service TechnicianAlbertville, MinnesotaI've always loved cars, trucks, motorcycles.. anything with an engine. Started my career after graduating from Universal Technical Institute. I worked all over in the Automotive industry for 7 years. Then transitioned to the... read more

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Minnesota

Construction Equipment RepairMakary ZukoffEquipment Mechanic at United RentalsNew haven, ConnecticutMy passion for heavy equipment started at a young age with die cast models. Over the years I’ve slowly learned how they work and more importantly how to fix them. My passion hasn’t decreased from working in the harshest cold... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Automotive - General RepairJonathan LlinasAuto TechMemphis, TennesseeI have only been in the field for about 4 years now, but I can already say with 100% certainty that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Started at the bottom as a lube tech with no prior experience and no tech... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

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Tennessee

Military & DefenseAaron WillsMachinery Technician at US Coast GuardBrightwood, OregonI’ve been in the Coast Guard for just over 10 years now and have worked on a little bit of everything from HVAC systems, and reverse osmosis systems to small outboards and large diesels. I also started my own side gig recent... read more

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Military & Defense

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Oregon

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJustin MaultzWelder/Fabrication at Bellmawr Truck Repair Berlin, New JerseyMy name is Justin and I’m a welder / fabricator at Bellmawr Truck Repair, I'm new to the welding trade. I’ve picked up very fast I’ve been told. We specialize in trash and dump truck body replacement and hydraulic repair, wh... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Heavy Duty Truck RepairNick BroylesDiesel Tech at PenskeCalhoun, GeorgiaI’m Nick, I'm 21 years old and I’m a diesel tech. I have always loved cars, my dad was an automotive mechanic and I took the same route. I just got lucky and got into diesels. I’m learning everyday and gas will always have m... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Georgia

Construction Equipment RepairAndy GilmerLaborerAthens, GeorgiaI’m a 19 year old laborer. I started working at a repair shop for heavy equipment in 2018. I was working before I had my actual license. I was going through high school at this time and working for the company (CBP) has been... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Automotive - DealershipHans GartnerFlat-Rate Technician at Mercedes-BenzGresham, OregonI started with Benz at the beginning of 2019 as an entry level Tire Technician, quickly working my way up to Express Lead under the flat-rate pay system. I have always wrenched on my own vehicles, but it’s an amazing feeling... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Technical Education - students and instructorsTed BielitzAutomotive Instructor at UTI-Bloomfield CampusClifton, New JerseyMy automotive experience goes back when I was 9 working at my buddy's father's auto shop. We would pass by it on the way home from school and always stop in. We would clean up or do minor things under his supervision. Years ... read more

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Technical Education - students and instructors

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New Jersey

Heavy Duty Truck RepairStan CatherDiesel MechanicTheodore, AlabamaI started learning about cars when I was old enough to hold the light for my dad. I have spent the last ten years working on heavy equipment and trucks. I once got the opportunity to help build a 200 ton wrecker truck. I was... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Aviation/AerospaceDaniel EngelhardtDOM at AWE Aviation LLCFt Lauderdale, FloridaI started an Aircraft Maintenance Shop after seeing what not to do and what tools not to use in other shops I worked in and decided to do it right every time all the time in my own shop. Honest pricing and absolutely no shor... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

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Florida

ManufacturingBridgett HaigesSet Assembler at Snap-onCrystal Lake, IllinoisI was part of the ‘Great Place to Work’ team. I’m all about giving back. I’m a morale booster. Our team is like family, and that’s important to me. If you don’t like the people you work with, you’re not going to want to be h... read more

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

MarinePaul SchimelEngineer, PEAlgonquin, IllinoisMy approach is different. I’ve been an engineer for three decades (formally). From birth as a matter of causality. I'm a licensed professional engineer in several states. I was welding when I was 10, running a Bridgeport whe... read more

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Marine

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Illinois

Oil & GasJared CondeCoil Tubing Hydraulic Technician at Stealth Completion ServicesOdessa, TexasI've spent 10 years as a Coil Tubing Hydraulic Equipment Specialist. I specialize in the repair, manufacturing, refurbishing, buying and selling of coil tubing machinery. One of the coolest projects I worked on was when I pu... read more

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Oil & Gas

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Texas

ManufacturingPaul BusseTool and Die Maker at Snap-onCity of Industry, CaliforniaI make the best swaging dies in North America; if my granddaughter is on a plane that one is used on, I want to know that it’s right. I think about the people that are affected by the products that I build.

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Manufacturing

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California

ManufacturingMaria PinedaOrder Processing at Snap-onCrystal Lake, IllinoisI wanted to do more and grow more. I already learned how to drive the trucks. Next I wanted to teach others what I learned. I became a trainer and now I train almost all the people here at Snap-on how to drive the trucks.

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Valves for oil rigsDixie HuntValve TechnicianLiberal, KansasI have been working at a valve shop for almost 3 years. I clean, take apart, and put back together valves that companies need for oil rigs, oil pumps, pumps and other things.

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Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Heavy Duty Truck RepairChristian ZapataDiesel Technician at Penske Truck and LeasingDuluth, GeorgiaGrowing up, I didn’t know much about cars so I would go to the shop for any repairs until the day I was tired of the mechanics turning me down. I decided to go to a trade school called UTI in Mooresville, NC. While going to ... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Georgia

Heavy Duty Truck RepairKameron MyersDiesel Technician at JX PeterbiltSun Prairie, WisconsinFour years ago I was homeless, and decided to change my life for the better. I went back to school at the age of 21 for heavy diesel repair and my life has turned around 100 fold. I slowly started buying tools and building m... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJavad SatariDiesel Tech at JX PeterbiltSouth Milwaukee, WisconsinI was born and raised in Wisconsin and have spent 22 years in the trucking industry and 10 years as a mechanic. I'm goal driven for the future and focused on success. I always strive for the best results in my work! I consid... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

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Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairFulton SmithMobile Mechanic at Mike's Mobile MechanicDouglasville, GeorgiaIn 1985, I bought a 1970 GTO out of the junkyard. This was my first hot rod car I worked on and brought back to life. The craziest thing that happened on the job was when I got an emergency call to a customer's house on a ch... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

ManufacturingEdward GomezPrimary Manufacturing Cell Operator A at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois

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Manufacturing

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Illinois

ManufacturingMario MelgozaWelder at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipJeremy KarlinskiJourneyman Technician at Valley HondaYorkville, IllinoisI started turning wrenches at 16 when I bought my first car. I had no idea what I was doing, but luckily my grandfather was there to guide me as best he could. I was lucky enough to attend a trade school locally and am now a...

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