THE MAKERS AND THE FIXERS

Here's to the Makers and the Fixers - the men and women who understand work, know the pride of doing it well, and deserve our recognition. Let's celebrate these skilled professionals who keep the world moving forward.

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ManufacturingMike GougePolishing Operator at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeYou know it's a great feeling when you're actually in your groove and you know you’re doing it right.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

ManufacturingMauricio ArizmendiMechanicKenosha, WisconsinI’ve always felt drawn to engineering and power tools. My dad used to own a tooling shop and because of that i grew up around an industrial environment. Working with big, hot heavy machinery requires durable and reliable too... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairVictor "Billy" AndersonHead Technician at VA Auto ServicesMaplewood, New JerseyBack in Jamaica, my father told me I couldn’t drive a car until I first learned how to fix one so I would appreciate it. I enjoy the work. It’s challenging but good. You meet different kinds of people, different kinds of car... read more

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Technical Education - students and instructorsJohn IngramLeader of Reclaim, Rebuild, Restore Project. at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI use the equipment here to build tables for flood victims. People donate the wood. When someone tears down a house or a building, we get the wood. I build the tables and Habitat for Humanity will figure out where to send th... read more

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Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Aviation/AerospaceSam MeyerA&P MechanicLouisville, KentuckyI’m a 35 year old hot woman’s husband, aircraft mechanic, chef and craft beer enthusiast. I worked in restaurants for most of my life. I knew it wasn’t something I wanted to keep doing. I’ve always loved airplanes and aviati... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Automotive - Specialty ShopBrayden FinchumOwner Auto Mechanic at 66 Salvage RestorationClinton, IllinoisHello everyone I am your friendly everyday greaser specialty performance mechanic. Whether it is rusty gold treasure that needs rebuilt, an engine that needs that extra bang for its bucks, even redoing old gas pumps and cool... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - Specialty ShopMichael Van OrdenMaster Technician at Moonshine Harley DavidsonFranklin, TennesseeI have been into motorcycles my whole life and love working on them. At Moonshine I make big power for Harley's and have fun on Instagram and YouTube talking about it. I have hand built a few and won shows but building the b... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - Specialty ShopNader AlsabbahMobile Electronics Installer at Sound on WheelsKenosha, WisconsinMy story starts with my father. He moved to the US when he was 17 with only $70 in his pocket. He went to college got his degrees and took over the shop. From there he became very successful in this business, he has owned th... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - Specialty ShopMark DenlingerFabricator/ Metal shaper at Ludwig's Custom AutoAkron, PennsylvaniaI got interested in classic cars at a very young age from my dad who had a couple 55 Chevy's when he was younger. I started working in a body shop where I lived in Vermont at 11 years old. I was looking for a job and saw an ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairDiana RamosHead Technician at Village AutoSouth Orange, New JerseyI used to get in trouble a lot as a kid, I was always taking things apart. When it comes to cars, I am completely self taught. There’s a perception that female techs can’t handle the tough jobs. I want you to know I take car... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Automotive - DealershipKevin ChukwurahService Technician at Millburn AudiMillburn, New JerseyMy first job was at a gas station, I started working on cars. Then I realized there were shops like Audi where you’re inside warm and dry all day. I applied and I got the job. I have been here for 6 years. As a boy I loved L... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

ManufacturingSharon KaulMachine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI thought maybe I was at an age where I wouldn’t learn anymore, I’d just coast. But then I went into machining and I felt challenged. I’m still learning every day.

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Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairBernie GriecoShop Owner at Bernie’s Tire & Auto CenterMillburn, New JerseyOriginally my father owned a shop and Bernie owned a second shop, then we decided to combine and move into our current location with 5 lifts. I have been in this current location for 30 years, and now my son is a 3rd generat... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Motorcycle RepairMike MeredithLead Test Mechanic at Harley Davidson Motor CompanyYucca, ArizonaI was working as a flat rate mechanic and got the opportunity to work as a contractor at a test facility working on prototype motorcycles. I then got into the durability testing. I have worked for some of the best mechanics ... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Power GenerationKenneth LivermanLineman at Electric cooperativeAhoskie, North CarolinaLove Snap-on, grew up with your tools. I love to turn wrenches although it's not my day job. Just wanted to start my daughter off right made her a dresser out of her first toolbox, just starting her off right!!!

Industry

Power Generation

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Aircraft MaintenanceElena GonzalezAircraft Technician at American AirlinesMiami, FloridaI am an aircraft maintenance technician for a major airline. I always wanted to fly. I flew my first aircraft before I drove my first car. Then when I was in high school, aircraft maintenance was offered to me and I said “le... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - DealershipEdwin RosasService Technician at Millburn AudiMillburn, New JerseyI didn’t mean to get into the auto industry. I wanted to get into engineering but auto tech seemed like an easy way in so I did it as a starter job and never left. I have been a tech for 17 years. What I like about being a t... read more

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

ManufacturingRamel GuardUtility Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinEvery time I go to a car place and see our tools, I get to say, man, I work there.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Fleet MaintenanceMichael VecchioneFleet Mechanic / Firetruck MechanicDunedin, FloridaHello, my name is Michael Vecchione. I have been in the automotive industry since 2013. I started off working at a BMW dealership, then move to a Hyundai dealership, eventually ending up at the city that I currently work at.... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Fleet Mechanic, Public TransitMatthew LarsonDiesel Mechanic at Berkshire Regional Transit AuthorityLee, MassachusettsMy dad and uncle taught me most of what I know. My uncle owns a local European specialty repair shop and my father has worked at the DPW in my town for almost 30 years. I've been working as a mechanic for around 8 years now ... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Technical Education - students and instructorsMike BeliveauInnovation Studio member, Navy veteran at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI worked on F18s in the Navy, working on board ships, on aviation electronics. I did that for 10 years. Then I worked on accelerators used to treat cancer. My job took me from New York to Omaha. I had a PTSD problem and I wa... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - DealershipTravis RuizTeam Leader/Master Audi Tech at Audi DominionSan Antonio, TexasI got into this line of work because a family member worked at a Volkswagen dealer and was able to get me an interview with the manager. I was able to obtain a job as a Volkswagen technician and proceeded to work my way up a... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - DealershipSteven RettingerChrysler Diesel Tech at Brickner Park CityEdgar, WisconsinI am a certified Chrysler diesel tech working to support my wife and 5 kids. The coolest project I have worked on was a head job on a 16 Ram 1500 eco diesel.

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Steel FabricationTaylor GallagherWelder/FabricatorBozeman, MontanaI have always been interested in metal as a medium. It's strong, beautiful, and versatile; you can do anything with it. I saved up all of my money to buy a little mig welder when I was 19, but I had no idea what would become... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Montana

ManufacturingPriscilla HarrisPrybar Assembler at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeIt's very important to me to send out good quality. It makes me proud when I finish something and see how good it looks and think, "Wow, I created that tool!"

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - Specialty ShopNick FediukElectrical Euro Tech at Auto Boutique ChicagoChicago, IllinoisI got into my line of work by blowing up my moms car. She had to have engine replaced twice because we were all young once right? Anyways I saw the cost of repairs and said I want to be the person that helps people with thei... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Stonework/MasonryBryce HollingsworthDry Stone Waller at Stone Bear HardscapesNorthampton, MassachusettsGrowing up I had always been active, been an athlete, and worked manual labor jobs off and on. I always liked those jobs, but I had always figured that they were temporary, that I wasn't "supposed" to do that with my life. A... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Massachusetts

Automotive - DealershipChelsea DodgeAutomotive Technician Apprentice at Spradley Barr FordGreeley, ColoradoI had a dream of opening up a shop where everyone, men and women, can have utmost trust in their technician and that their car will be fixed correctly for a fair price. I also want to make sure the shop is comfortable to wor... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - General RepairChris GriecoService Technician at Bernie’s Tire & Auto CenterMillburn, New JerseyI started out in my dad’s shop, then I tried construction, but I came back to working on cars because I could work near home. In the future I hope to take over my dad’s shop and expand the business by getting into performanc... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

CyclingJason NixonBike MechanicRoyal Oak, MichiganI've been making and fixing things since I was a child, I've always loved taking things apart and cycling. I enjoy the challenge of fixing anything that is broken. Being able to fix things has always been a passion of mine. ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Heavy Duty Truck RepairBrian BeckerHD Diesel Mechanic at King CountyKent, WashingtonFor 17 years I was a professional chef. I worked for large corporations and I also had my own personal chef business. Then I decided to go back to school to get an Associates in Heavy Duty Diesel Technology. I became the die... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Washington

ManufacturingTony ChurchProduction Support Manager at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeThere's not a lot around here that I haven't done. I love the tools. I've seen all the changes that's been made in this facility and and I know it's a great company.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - Specialty ShopBlake BochnicekFabricator at Big Rig Truck n TrailerOmaha, NebraskaStarted in high school, bought a 52 Dodge M37 Military truck and started to restore it. Soon I found myself graduating and going off into the Army as a "Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic" where I used and acquired some of my first Sn... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - DealershipBrian ConwayShop Foreman at Millburn AudiMillburn, New Jersey

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Agriculture Equipment RepairJonathon WalkerStihl Gold Technician at Bobcat of Northwest ArkansasRogers, ArkansasI began in the small engine repair world in high school taking a small engine class. I got offered a job through a Workforce program fixing lawnmowers and string trimmers after school and on the weekends. When I got out of h... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Automotive - General RepairTim SchwuchowShop Owner at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, IllinoisI love this work. It’s the challenge of fixing something that’s broken. I pushed a broom at this shop when I was a kid. Years later, I got a job from Mr. Pfeiffer and learned how to fix a transmission. When the opportunity c... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJeffrey RossDiesel Technician at Cleveland Brothers Equipment CompanyCenterville, PennsylvaniaMy grandparents owned a small local used car dealership and repair facility. I painted my first car at the age of 10, rebuilt my first engine at the age of 12. Ever since I've been destined/ cursed in this ever growing and c... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

ManufacturingMatt PattersonDesign Engineering Manager at Snap-onMurphy, North CarolinaI like the whole development process. Going from beginning to end and giving the customer exactly what they want is really rewarding.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - General RepairRicardo MartinezShop Owner at National AutoChicago, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairDoug GrahamShop Owner at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, IllinoisThis is a family business. For us, it’s all about being responsible and reliable. We’re people that just want to help other people. We all care and want to help get people moving again. My son has a love for the automobile, ... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Construction Equipment RepairLeo BanuelosShop Foreman at United RentalsDenver, ColoradoMy dad and uncle owned a landscaping company, at 10 years of age I was given the opportunity to disassemble their broken machines, troubleshooting and figuring out how something worked always fascinated me as it challenged m... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - Specialty ShopDavid FloresTechnician at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Construction Equipment RepairMatt BrownHeavy Equipment Tech at Modern MachineryKent, OregonI always took pride in mechanical things and always enjoyed getting dirty. And the bigger the equipment the better it is in my eyes. I have been a mechanic since I was 15. I always took pride in working with my hands. Moved ... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - General RepairErnie IsleyShop Owner at Ernie's AutoZion, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Fork Lift repairBrian FowlerField Technician at CrownNorthglenn, ColoradoMy Grandpa owned and operated Lloyds automotive repair while I was growing up. My dad works on and repairs commercial laundry equipment. I was always interested in repair and mechanical things. I went to tech school and then... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

HobbyLouis TarantinoCarpet Source at Carpet SourceWinter Park, FloridaI grew up working with tools more then toys, when I was 13, I would go with my best friend to his dads shop to clean and put his tools away. That's when I learned Snap-on made the best tools. Tools are my passion and not my ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - General RepairJosh WestendorpTech at Jamestown Automotive INCHudsonville, MichiganWith my Dad owning an Automotive Repair shop it’s not hard to see why I’m in the industry. My passion for learning has fueled my drive in the industry to keep up with the new technologies and adapt to the challenges those br... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan TrejoShop Owner at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairJosh BrantleyTechnician at Quality Auto ServiceFort Worth, TexasI’ve always had an interest working with tools, started out working on my bicycles as a kid, then around 13 years old I got bit by the car bug! I loved helping my dad in the garage working on his Trans Am, and I learned a lo... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - General RepairRichard HobsonOwner at AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car CareLincoln, NebraskaI was in a corporate job and I was also a hobbyist working on cars. I thought if I’m going to play with cars at night I might as well get into the business. I bought this shop in 1986. I love being able to help people. I fix... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - Specialty ShopNelson PerezShop Owner at Bimmer WerkshopChicago, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Motorcycle RepairJohn ZahllerOwner at JZ MotorcycleLincoln, NebraskaI told my high school guidance counselor that I liked motorcycles and she sent me to Southeast Community College. I’ve been working on bikes ever since. I opened this shop in 2002 and I specialize in Japanese motorcycles - m... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - General RepairKevin GracomMechanic at Shelley's Precision Auto CenterCamarillo, CaliforniaAs a kid around 10 years old I loved to take things apart and see what made them work. My dad always had to put them back together after. It was a great day for everyone when he taught me how to put them back together. Event... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Aviation/AerospaceJenna CadwalladerFlight Technician / A&P student at NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryLos Angeles, CaliforniaWhen I was 16, I wanted to be a psychologist. I didn’t know much, if anything, about aviation. There was a flyer at my high school advertising an “Aviation Career Day” field trip at Van Nuys airport. It was scheduled on the ... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairFrancisco MartinezShop Owner at National AutoChicago, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

MiningAdam BergeronUnderground Mine Field Technician at Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez UndergroundElko, NevadaBorn in so cal, fell in love with motorcycles. Raced them through high school. Went to MMI in Arizona. Moved to Vegas, worked at bike shops for 4/5 years. Moved back to Cali and started in heavy equipment repair as a field t... read more

Industry

Mining

Maker and Fixer State

Nevada

Automotive - DealershipJuan TovarService Tech at Park Place Lexus PlanoFrisco, TexasMigrated from Mexico in 1995. Worked in the food industry and then moved in to commercial construction. I remember watching HorsePower TV and Trucks with Stacy David on TNN (before if became SpikeTV). Even though I didn’t sp... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Aviation/AerospaceRyan JenkinsA&P Mechanic at StandardAeroNew Ellenton, South CarolinaI was talking to an old family friend at a party about his career. At the time he had just left an aircraft charter company that he was the maintenance director for and suggested that I give aircraft maintenance a shot. I wa... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

South Carolina

Fleet MaintenanceEdward StokleyForeman/Mechanic at Estes Express LinesGreeneville, TennesseeGrew up around trucks, always worked with my hands, loved to tear things apart and put them back together. So here I am!

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Material handling/heavy truck/constructionDustin SellersRoad Service Technician at Southeast Industrial EquipmentCharlotte, North CarolinaI followed in my Dad's footsteps, after he spent 22 years in the Army as a mechanic and instructor. All mechanical and electrical was self taught. My Dad taught me what a strong work ethic was. I'm am now currently a Silver ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - General RepairChris KeoughTechnician at Ernie's AutoZion, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

MiningZachary BarkerWelder/ Machinist at Wyoming Machinery CompanyRock springs, WyomingHello my name is Zach Barker and I'm 22 years old! My boss hired me as a welder/machinist 3 days after I graduated from Eastern Wyoming college in Torrington, WY with all of my welding papers and machining certificate. I wor... read more

Industry

Mining

Maker and Fixer State

Wyoming

Technical Education - students and instructorsKyle BeaversStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoI entered into the field as it’s a part of my family’s history – “It’s the family trade”

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - Specialty ShopJaycie CochranOwner-Technician at FTM Diesel & Off RoadPoint Arena, CaliforniaMy first job as a youngster was working at a family friends trucking company. I helped with office tasks and one day was delivering a message to the truck shop and the mechanic had me give him a hand with something, I was ho... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairBrenton LyonsShop Manager at Bryan's GarageChicago, IllinoisI have been at the shop since 2008. The service writing takes up about 80% of my time, the other 20% is filling-in in the garage. Prior to working at Bryan’s Garage, I was a truck driver.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Parts storeDaniel KainParts Sales Manager at AutozoneCottage Grove, OregonI'm 26 years old I work at an AutoZone and no I'm not a professional technician, however I do work on cars very often. Sometimes in the parking lot of our store if it’s something not too involved and others in my driveway af... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Agriculture Equipment RepairCraig MarloweField MechanicGoldsboro, North CarolinaI grew up with my dad and one older brother always turning wrenches on something. I started working on construction equipment but I had wanted to be a diesel mechanic for as long as I can remember. The coolest project I've w... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Automotive - Specialty ShopAlex PerzTechnician at Vengeance RacingCumming, GeorgiaI always had a passion for cars. My father was an auto technician and I always would go to work with him and work on things at home with him. After taking auto in high school, I went on to a local community college and took ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Georgia

Heavy Duty Truck RepairLaina StashekHeavy Truck Technician at ScaffidiNekoosa, WisconsinI grew up on a small dairy farm, went through high school milking cows. I had my daughter young right before I graduated high school. Started working on Harvestore silo unloaders and loved the mechanical. Though I couldn't d... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - Specialty ShopCory MichalskiTechnicianSalem, OregonMy cousin was an avid aircooled VW nut and got me hooked in high school - now I've been working 17 years on Volkswagen & Audi vehicles. A 356B restoration was one of the coolest projects I've worked on.

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - General RepairBrandon LeatherwoodTech at Total Auto and TireConway, Arkansas

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Technical Education - students and instructorsFred BrownDirector at Aims Community CollegeGreeley, ColoradoThe President of Aims, asked me why we didn’t hire any of the graduates from their program at the Ford dealership. I had to tell her that the students didn’t have the technical skills needed in the industry. The President th... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - General RepairKevin NeitoOwner at Mobile TechSan Diego, CaliforniaMy grandpa was a mechanic, and my dad owned a shop, but I hated getting dirty - so I was more drawn to the diagnostic side of things. Now that's all I do.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - Specialty ShopKeith ElliottLead MECP Advanced Installer at BestbuyPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaWhile in high school I loved cars with loud music and me being the educated buyer I tried to learn about the equipment I wanted to buy. Well long story short I fell into 12v installations, little did I know I would make a ca... read more

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Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairNate GoldboldTechnician at Pfeiffer TransmissionWinthrop Harbor, Illinois

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Fleet MaintenanceTrace BristerTractor Trailer Mechanic at Prime Inc.Willshire, OhioMy family has always been in the trucking industry. My father and 2 of my older brothers are all still part of it. My dad has 45+ years in the industry along with my grandfather who had 60+ years. All of us love wrenching an... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Automotive - Specialty ShopMike LyLead Technician at The DrivewaySan Jose, CaliforniaMy father escaped Vietnam to America for a better future, he jumped in the workforce as a mechanic and I followed as well during my childhood. I worked at a general repair shop with the passion of racing and engineering quir... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

California

ManufacturingNick SimsTool and Die Maker at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaWhy do it if you're not going to take pride in it?

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Heavy Duty Truck RepairBarry LoyShop Foreman at Navajo Exp.Denver, ColoradoI got into this industry because I was ready for a change and I always had a love for wrenching. I changed my life after many years of drug abuse and I’m a recent Lincoln Tech graduate. I got a job at Navajo exp. and became ... read more

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Aviation/AerospaceTimothy SmithAircraft MechanicNewburgh, ConnecticutWhile in high school I started working in aviation loading and unloading aircraft. From there went to working line service for corporate aviation while going to school to get my A&P. After schooling went to work for a MRO an... read more

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Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Connecticut

Construction Equipment RepairFrancis SolanoDiesel Tech at R&L ExcavatingSweet Home, OregonStarted off in basic automotive out of high school, but I had no luck getting a job in the shop. After some years went by I became a school bus driver, but realized that I needed to go back to college and move up as a diesel... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - DealershipPaul SchmidtParts Advisor at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinI have been working in parts for nearly 25 years.

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairDoug McGheeDiesel Tech. at Waste ManagementCharleston, West VirginiaMy story began when I was a young boy. Around the age of 8 I would take my toys apart to see what made them work, this continued for a few more years then came the idea if I can take it apart can I put it back together and ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

West Virginia

RailJosh ParrowLocomotive Technician/ Rapid Responder at BNSF RAILWAYHavre, MontanaI grew up in the small mining and ranching town of Whitehall, Montana. When I was in 8th grade I remember my Dad and my Grandfather both talking over dinner one night about how I should be a diesel mechanic they both knew I ... read more

Industry

Rail

Maker and Fixer State

Montana

Technical Education - students and instructorsAshton HicksStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoEntered the field because of my interest in motorsports.

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Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipAustin SoderholmTechnician at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, Wisconsin

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

EngineeringRachael WagnerVirtual Incision Engineer at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI started making stuff with my dad when I was little. He was a shop teacher. I always wanted to be an engineer. I like fixing things, solving problems. I got involved in the innovation space here when I was a junior. They ta... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - General RepairKaran DriehuysGeneral Service Technician at Chapel Hill Tire WoodcroftChapel Hill, North CarolinaI started working on my personal Acura when I was in high school, and my interest was only strengthened when people started asking me to fix their cars. After high school, I began work as a General Service Technician at Chap... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Construction Equipment RepairPhil DelazioTech at Highway Equipment and Supply CoKelayres, PennsylvaniaMy dad always had me around equipment as a kid. And he always was with or on equipment. I fell in love with big iron from the start. I have been in the field for 10 years, I started as a factory representative for a drill ri... read more

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Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Automotive - General RepairJosh SummersAuto Technician at Cadwell's CornerPlainfield, IndianaI have a passion for cars and pickups, I started at the bottom of the industry doing tires and oil changes working for the local pep boys. I left that to better my skills working on big truck trailers. And I decided to go ba... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - Specialty ShopKevin CollinsMaster Tech at GoodyearWesterville, OhioMy buddies and I were all car guys in high school. We all went to the same Auto Technology school and worked at the same machine shop after classes 34 years ago. I was a General Motors master tech for 22 years, I've been an ... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Automotive - DealershipAndy HuhnParts Manager at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, Wisconsin

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairPaul LoweryMechanic at Westlake Auto and TireMount Holly, North CarolinaI started working on old cars with my father when I was 6. At the time it was “here son hold this light right here for me” I’d never hold it in the right spot for him. Then over the years I kept helping him after school maki... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Carolina

Construction Equipment RepairKyle JohnsonTechnician at KOMATSUGilbertsville, PennsylvaniaI'm a third generation heavy equipment technician, and have been in this field for almost 16 years. My grandfather repaired equipment for a gold mining outfit in Alaska and my father is a field technician for a local contrac... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Pennsylvania

Small Engine RepairWill SollazzoMechanic at Will and Joe's Small Engine RepairCleveland, OhioI've always had a love for Snap-on tools, my father used your tools for 30 years and I've been using your tools for 12 years. I've always loved fixing things. I'm a small engine mechanic and fix up my own cars and trucks, we... read more

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Auto Body/Collision RepairAubree HollowayAuto Body Technician at Wayne's Paint and BodyUmatilla, FloridaI’m 18 years old, I got into this line of work because I grew up around it my whole life. I grew up around my grandparents shop in Mount Dora called Bales and Langley towing. I used to have my own little tow truck. My father... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Heavy Duty Truck RepairKarla CorchadoDiesel Technician at Metroplex Diesel and AutoBalch springs, TexasI started when a friend of my moms gave me the phone number of his manager at auto city in Dallas. I had to called the guy about 20 times over a few days before he picked up. I told him I didn’t know much but all I needed wa... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - DealershipAlejandro AraizaTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, Texas

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Technical Education - students and instructorsDavid MartinDirector at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI was a journalist and I was a member here - I would work on screen printing and I loved that. When this position became available, I decided to honor my passion. I have a good relationship with the judges. I’ve shown how go... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Automotive - General RepairBobby DwigginsTech at Jones AutoConway, Arkansas

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

MarineElizabeth MonahonDiesel Marine Technician at Billings Diesel and MarineStonington, MaineNothing holds me back, apart from the attitude from other people.

Industry

Marine

Maker and Fixer State

Maine

Automotive - DealershipAdrian InocianTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, Wisconsin

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Jewelry DesignAnaliese StinsonJewelry Maker at Tiffany'sNew York, New YorkI really like the history – the craft has been around for so long. There’s always more to learn and skills to perfect. I’ll never be the best and I’ll never know everything, but I’ll always try to get better.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Automotive - General RepairJozef BeckettTechnician at Dan's RepairMedinah, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairArthur FitzgeraldRetiredWalden, New YorkI got into my line of work as a mechanic because of my dad. He was a mechanic in the ARMY during the Korean War and did all his own work at home. He allowed me to watch and learn as I grew up. He encouraged me to continue tu... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Heavy Duty Truck RepairTroy ReedTruck Mechanic at Indy TransportCamby, IndianaI started in the military and when I got out I found a job as a mechanic and continued to work on heavy duty equipment. One of my coolest projects was tearing down and parting out cranes and other heavy duty equipment. It wa... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Automotive - DealershipDustin ReaganDiesel Technician at Serra ChevroletNorth Canton, OhioStarted out young, my grandfather started teaching me at 10 years old. My story is simple. I grew up wrenching on things and then spent 7 years in the military where I continued to work on things in my spare time. While depl... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Ohio

Heavy Duty Truck RepairZach RauschenbergerTech at Western TruckGreeley, Colorado

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Fleet MaintenanceMatt WilliamsTech at USAirport ParkingDenver, ColoradoI have a son who became disabled after an accident. Bob Purvis was my dealer at the time, he heard about the accident and got the word out about a “Go Fund Me” page that was created for my son. Quite a few dealers actually d... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Fleet MaintenanceGeorge McgarryJourneyman Mechanic at Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityJacksonville, FloridaMy stepfather got me into working on cars and I have been turning wrenches most of my life. 5 years at a trucking company, 11 years at a Caterpillar dealer, and the last 10 years working on city buses. I have been on the t... read more

Industry

Fleet Maintenance

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - General RepairSergio SorianoTechnician at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaI started repairing cars straight out of high school, so I started buying tools then. My Father was a mechanic and had a shop and he passed on his tools to me. At first I wanted to be an engineer. Now I fix what engineers s... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairOwen GeorgeTechnician B at RPD ServicesSalem, OregonI’m 19 years old. When I was 15 years old I decided to buy an old logging work truck with the 7.3 powerstroke. The truck had 420,000 when I bought it so naturally it always needed work. This really forced me to learn how to ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Oregon

Automotive - DealershipTim WoolumsTechnician at Honda of KenoshaBristol, WisconsinI have been working as a service tech at Honda of Kenosha for 5 years.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJuan FloresTransmission Technician at Valley Power SystemsBakersfield, CaliforniaMy story is quite an interesting one, I work for Valley Power Systems Inc. They are a in the powering industry that includes on highway, off highway heavy duty equipment. My job is a Transmission Technician, I work on Alliso... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Technical Education - students and instructorsMax WheelerInstructional Designer at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI’ve been doing woodworking since middle-school. After I graduated, I spent all my money on tools. My basement is full of wood tools -- a table saw, a band saw, drill press, lathe. My favorite tool is the wood lathe – I make... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Agriculture Equipment RepairMathew McGinnisService Tech at John DeereBrookhaven, MississippiMy uncle brought me to his job when I was a kid and I strived to be just like him. I started detailing trucks at a shop in Oklahoma, and eventually started to help fix them when there wasn’t anymore cleaning work for me. I s... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Mississippi

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJim DyerForeman at Western TruckGreeley, Colorado

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipAlex KostermanTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinIt would be cool to see a red, white and blue Master Series box for the 100th.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

ManufacturingJeremy AndrewsOwner at Hoyt Pallet Recycling Co., IncHoyt, KansasMy father started this business in the early 90s I grew up working on trucks and equipment. We never really had anything nice but I purchased the business in 2016 and since updated our fleet of trucks and equipment to newer ... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Kansas

Automotive - General RepairJohn SimonMechanic at Wjd DeliveryMenomonie, WisconsinI got into this field because I grew up around mechanics. I have been a mechanic for 8 years working on my own stuff and my family's stuff.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Agriculture Equipment RepairMichael KlenzTechnician at Case IH/CNHAlgona, Iowa

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairWilliam DayService Writer at Complete Auto RepairLouisville, KentuckyA Snap-on tool feels good in your hand and it's beautiful. It’s a like a jewel of quality and finish.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Construction Equipment RepairBrandon SwisherField Service Technician at Power Motive CorpDenver, ColoradoI grew up working on trucks, and when I graduated high school I knew I wanted to be a diesel mechanic. I went to school and was hired by the company I currently work for. The coolest project of worked on is replacing an engi... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Heavy Duty Truck RepairKyle KauffmanTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisLove my EPIC tool box and ¾ drive ratchets.

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Jewelry DesignKestrel FleischnerJewelry Design Student at PRATT DesignNew York, New YorkI really like working with my hands and jewelry design really just clicks as a form of expression for me. I feel it combines a lot of different artistic skills with technical skills.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

ManufacturingRyan DietchAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaSnap-on talks to customers, gets input on how tools perform, and is always asking if there are problems or if anything that could be done better.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Construction Equipment RepairTyler BrenService Technician at RDO EquipmentDickinson, North DakotaAs a young kid, my grandfather had a tractor repair shop. I would help him with little jobs (changing spark plugs, changing oil, putting parts away, etc) and as I grew up he would teach me about electrical, how everything wo... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

North Dakota

Agriculture Equipment RepairHunter BrewerJohn Deere Technician at Tennessee TractorMartin, TennesseeWhen I was in high school I found out about the John Deere Tech Program and started doing research and when I graduated high school at the time wasn’t able to go because I didn’t have the funds to go to school and buy tools.... read more

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - DealershipSamuel CruzTechnician at Lynch ChevyKenosha, Wisconsin

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Aviation/AerospaceBen TownsendLead Tech at Dumont MROBloomington, IllinoisI started working in aviation at 19 and been in love with it ever since. Even with all the ups and downs and time away from home I still get the thrill of working with my hands to watch an aircraft fly away safe.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Motorcycle RepairLiana AcevedoMotorcycle Technician at Motorcycle MallMine Hill, New JerseyI’m Liana, a 22 year old female from a small town in New Jersey. When I was younger, I saw motorcycle racing on TV one day when I was 12 years old. After that, I fell in love with motorcycles and became fascinated in riding... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New Jersey

Construction Equipment RepairChristian BeyerHeavy Equipment Diesel Technician at Fabick CaterpillarEau Claire, WisconsinOut of high school I followed a previous classmate of mine through the FABTECH program, a CAT specific tech program developed and run by the dealership I now work for. That took just under a year to complete after which I st... read more

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Technical Education - students and instructorsLiam KendrickStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, Colorado

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - General RepairSteve LallasTruck Mechanic at B&S EntWaynesboro, VirginiaI started out as a parts delivery driver back in 1986, then moved on to parts counter sales, and then to assistant store manager at auto parts stores. I was also a machine shop worker and ASE certified. I helped restore many... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Virginia

Technical Education - students and instructorsJerry ReifShop Manager at UNL Innovation CenterLincoln, NebraskaI had jobs in construction and manufacturing including Duncan Aviation and TMCO Manufacturing. Then I came on here and helped design this maker space. This is a culmination of everything I’ve ever done in in my life – design... read more

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

Agriculture and Construction repairMarcos AcostaShop Supervisor at Warren CATAmarillo, TexasSomeone asked me if I was interested in working in farm equipment and I said sure! I’ll try it out no big deal! When I started working on Farm Equipment and other heavy equipment I didn’t know much. I had a boss that saw som... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Commercial / industrial floor cleaning equipmentJason QuickField Service Lead at KarcherBrighton, ColoradoAs far back as I can remember I have always torn stuff apart to figure out how things work. I grew up working on a farm repairing tractors and taking care of the animals. I married my high school sweetheart and had two wonde... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - General RepairGiuseppe VerniceTechniciain at Smitty'sSan Diego, California

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairTristen StitesTechnician at Arizona Metro MixSan Tan Valley, ArizonaI grew up in dairy land Michigan and have been around equipment and fixing stuff my whole life. After I moved to Arizona, I found out the high school I was attending was partnered up with a Tech school that really helped kid... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Automotive - General RepairSam BurgenerTech at Total Auto and TireConway, Arkansas

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Automotive - General RepairOscar RamirezTechnician at Ernie's AutoZion, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Technical Education - students and instructorsKaycee GoodrichStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoI entered the field as it’s a part of my family’s history. I am currently working on my own pickup.

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Heavy Duty Truck RepairRichard Acecil IIITechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, Illinois

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

BlacksmithingShawn MoulenbeltBladesmith at 51 Bravo Custom KnivesWayland, MichiganI enlisted in the army out of high school. My military occupational specialty is 51 bravo Carpenter and Mason. I have been involved in construction my whole life and enjoy meeting with customers and bringing their visions to... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

Automotive - DealershipCyndi PickleServ. Director at John Elway ChryslerDenver, ColoradoIn the late 90’s and early 2000’s, service managers were sometimes loud, abrupt, direct, and told you when you messed up. I feel it’s important to calmly discuss the problems and course correct with a firm yet gentle style.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

ManufacturingJordan KrebsApplications Engineer at Snap-onConway, ArkansasIt makes me proud to know our team is capable of great things.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Automotive - General RepairCameron LaffertyTech at Complete AutoLouisville, Kentucky

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Automotive - Specialty ShopKevin HeltonParts Tech at O'Reilly AutoPleasant Hope, MissouriI have been interested in classic cars and trucks since I was young. My grandfather was a diesel mechanic in the 60s and 70s. By the time I was born I grew up playing in my grandfathers personal salvage yard, pretending behi... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Missouri

ManufacturingTom FaberOwner at Faber CycleCedar Springs, MichiganI took an apprenticeship in Tool & Die in 1980, and by 1886 had my own Machine Shop where we built Tooling for Automotive Stampers, and Tube Fab suppliers to Ford and GM. In 1999 I sold this shop and started my current busin... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

ManufacturingMatt ShermanAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaPeople choose Vermeer because it’s the best quality, Snap-on’s the same way -- people choose it because it’s the best quality. If I have a choice, I’m going to choose Snap-on.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairJake JacobsonOwner at Little Car ShopSan Diego, California

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairBrian LuGrainTech at AAMCO TransmissionsLincoln, NebraskaMy family owned a junkyard and I grew up tearing cars apart. I love the challenge of putting things back together, it’s like a puzzle. I had a 1989 Cutlass that I took apart and put in a 400, gave it some real power.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Nebraska

FabricationWillie SalasDesigner at El Guapo FabricationSan Antonio, TexasI started off in the fabrication hobby when I was 13 years old, and I built a 1923 Ford model T Touring with help from my father and brother. I’m now 50 and have a small metal fabrication company which I have grown into a pr... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Heavy Duty Truck RepairSana AndersonDiesel Fleet TechJohnsburg, IllinoisI am a female diesel fleet tech trying to learn as much as I can. I originally started in cars, then went into HVAC to try something different, now I work on semis, diesel, trailers etc . I want to learn as much as I can in ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Heavy Duty Truck RepairKen JoiakTech at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, Illinois

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - DealershipDaniel TateTechnician at Lynch ChevroletKenosha, WisconsinI used to work on transmissions at AAMCO.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Jewelry DesignManuel CoronelJewelry Maker at Tiffany'sNew York, New YorkI’ve been doing this for 35 years. I started when I was Ecuador – when I was a boy I used to play with rings so when I was 16 I went to school for jewelry for 6 months. I came to the US when I was 24 without a job, but the n... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Heavy Duty Truck RepairRyan MeppelinkDiesel Technician at InontimeZeeland, MichiganI started out working on a ‘97 Mopar 360, the engine in my dad’s old truck. My older cousin was studying diesel mechanics, and helped my father and I do a complete overhaul. We were successful, and I was officially hooked. A... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Michigan

ManufacturingJohn LewterAssembly Team Lead at Snap-onElkmont, Alabama

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Aviation/AerospaceEric CornellAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaA plane isn’t like a car. If you have engine trouble in the air, you can’t just pull over to the side of the road.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Jewelry DesignMorgan FerwedaJewelry Design Student at PRATT DesignNew York, New York

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

New York

Agriculture Equipment RepairKeith WehrspoonTechnician at Deere DealerAlgona, IowaI've got a close relationship with Snap-on. My sister and my neighbors work right across the street at the Algona tool storage plant.

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Technical Education - students and instructorsMark ViseInstructor at Aims CollegeGreeley, Colorado

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

BlacksmithingDeborah GarouiBladesmith at Dark Cloud ForgeFort Worth, TexasI'm a high school teacher and single mom with two children. My son is profoundly special needs. When he was born, I found out he had down syndrome, autism, and Lennox gestaut syndrome. Soon afterward, I was diagnosed with tr... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - Specialty ShopLogan BensonOwner at Benson Rods LLCKeokuk, IowaI grew up in a family of gear heads my grandfather and my dad are a big influence on my career choice. I previously worked at Midwest rod and restoration where I worked for about a year. I loved my job, I was building, resto... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

SteelmakingAndrea HavlinMillwright at Local 1076Crown Point, IndianaI'm 20 years into my career in the Steelmaking Industry and my story has just begun. I was hired as a laborer in the steel mill 3 days after my 22nd birthday. I was just a kid, awestruck by the heavy equipment, furnaces that... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Indiana

Iron workerJohn DavidsonWelder at Sea Berg Metal FabSanta Cruz, CaliforniaWhen I was young my family did body work and I always wanted to build cars and motorcycles. I went to ccc to learn to weld, and have been fabricating for over 20 years now.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

California

Motorcycle RestorationNick StamosOwner at CrossThread CustomsTempe, ArizonaAs a kid my family was struck by a tragedy, so my siblings and I had to grow up fast get jobs at a young age. We did what we had to do to help the family. At the age of 30 I decided to change my path. It's never too late to ... read more

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Arizona

Military & DefenseRick CiceroRetiredWeeki Wachee, Florida I come from a family of mechanics and Hot Rodders. I had the good fortune of growing up with Snap-on tools in my hands, in fact every tool box had the saying “I make my living with Snap-on tools so don't ask to borrow them”... read more

Industry

Military & Defense

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

Automotive - DealershipEric MareshTechnician at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, WisconsinAfter working at GM shops (Pontiac, Buick, GMC) for more than 20 years, I have now been at Honda of Kenosha since they opened.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - DealershipValeska WhisenhuntTechnician at Spradley Barr FordGreeley, ColoradoI know what I'm doing is pretty awesome. I'm not trying to be cocky about it, but I get it, I know how vehicles work.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Heavy Duty Truck RepairCarson ChristelTech at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, IllinoisI was trying hard with different tools, different brands, to loosen a bolt, but I finally got it off with the Snap-on CT9075. It ripped the bolt right off.

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairJohn McDonoughTech at Complete AutoLouisville, Kentucky

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

ManufacturingWayne SergeantAssembler at Snap-onConway, ArkansasI try to help wherever they need me; I have gotten pretty good at almost everything we do here.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Arkansas

Construction Equipment RepairJesse LymanTech at Wagner CATWindsor, Colorado

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipAugustine GalindezTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, TexasMy very first job was a porter, and I had a great mentor that taught me everything. When I fix it, that’s all me! I think of cars like a 3-D puzzle, you have to put it all back together.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - General RepairTammy MoffettOwner at Action Auto RepairLoveland, ColoradoWe were much smaller when my husband was here, we're much bigger now, so I think I've done pretty well with the business.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

ManufacturingJim MeadorAssembler at WeilerAlgona, Iowa

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairCarmelo VelazquezTech at Chicagoland TireAddison, IllinoisWhen I was little in Mexico, I wanted to be a mechanic. Lots of people do a job just to get money. Me, I like this, I like doing this every day.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

ManufacturingRobert JacksonPlant Team Lead at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaI've got a couple of uncles that are master mechanics and I got to see their toolboxes and tools growing up, so I knew Snap-on was a quality tool, the best tool in the world really.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJose CepedaElectrical Specialist at Rush Truck CenterRio Grande City, TexasI worked for eight years with my father as an electrician. After my father retired, years passed till I started working on electrical again but this time for big trucks. I have been sent to other companies to work like Halli... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Automotive - Specialty ShopBobby OatsvallOwner at Oatsvall TransmissionKenosha, WisconsinIt all started with the restoration of my grandfather’s 1964 AMC Rambler convertible. Not only was it a car that my grandfather bought new and had been in the family for many years, but the whole family lived in Kenosha, Wis... read more

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Agriculture Equipment RepairIan McCloshTechnician at Case IH/CNHAlgona, Iowa

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Jewelry DesignTania RodamilansDesigner at Tania Rodamilan'sChicago, IllinoisI like the creative process. I like waking up in the morning knowing that something that was only in my mind at breakfast time is going to be a physical object by the end of the day.

Industry

Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairBill CoastsTech at Western Truck AutoDenver, Colorado

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Aviation/AerospaceSergio LopezMaintenance Tech at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaWhen a plane comes in for an overhaul, we tear the whole plane down. That’s something passengers never see.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Technical Education - students and instructorsJoshua ReynoldsStudent at Aims CollegeGreeley, ColoradoEntered into this field because a personal self interest in cars and I desire to be self sufficient in maintaining my own vehicle.

Industry

Technical Education - students and instructors

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

ManufacturingChris RusseAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaI make sure the product we’re putting out and putting our name on is something I’d be proud to own myself. Something I’d want to own if my livelihood depended on it.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - General RepairMeredith SpencerTechnician at Sullivan TireBangor, MaineYou cannot make any mistakes as a woman in this industry. You have to work three times as hard. I’ve learned that the best way to succeed is to be your best, but don’t brag about it.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Maine

Automotive - Specialty ShopCaleb ClarkTech at Stein AutoLouisville, Kentucky

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Agriculture Equipment RepairLance ChristensenSite Manager at a Deere DealerAlgona, IowaThe customer has to do their job and they need the equipment working right so they can do it. We'll stay late when we need to, to make their equipment work right, that’s our job.

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - Specialty ShopSimon De La CruzManager at Waukegan TireWaukegan, Illinois

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairJason SchmidtLead Technician at Wheeling AutoArlington Heights, IllinoisI loved working on my very first car so much I decided to cancel a scholarship to go to U of I and go into automotive instead.

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Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Heavy Duty Truck RepairJared SchneiderTechnician at Windy City Truck RepairAddison, Illinois

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Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

HVACDavid LekerLead HVAC Technician/InstallerRacine, WisconsinThe coolest project I worked on is the installation of new HVAC technology called CITY MULTI made by Mittsubishi Electric. This technology was used in the renovation of a 100+ year old school into luxury condominiums.

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Other (Fill in the blank)

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - DealershipLance JanzenTechnician at Honda of KenoshaBristol, WisconsinIn high school, I worked at a quick lube and sometimes managed the place. I was 18, the other tech was 16. It was fun. My favorite Snap-on tool is the ball joint press with the locking cups.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Aviation/AerospaceGabriela FranzoliniAircraft MechanicFort Lauderdale, FloridaIn aviation you’re always learning something new whether it’s about an airplane or about yourself. Working in a male dominated field has not been the smoothest ride but it has definitely taught me what I am capable of. I d... read more

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

Florida

ManufacturingJosh TurnerAssembler at WeilerKnoxville, IowaI like putting the machines together. As you’re working, you can see stuff happening. You can see the progress you’re making.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Automotive - DealershipJames FonteParts Manager at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, Wisconsin

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Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Aviation/AerospaceRicky WongAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaAirplanes will always need mechanics.That’s something that can never be automated.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Heavy Duty Truck RepairMike PermanTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisAll my family is in this line of work, and we're proud of that. Out of all the careers out there- I'm glad I'm in this one.

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairMiguel PonceTechnician at Little Car ShopSan Diego, CaliforniaIt’s a great feeling when you can solve a tough problem for a customer. One lady, even came back with cookies she baked for us!

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairBeto OrozcoService Advisor at Smitty'sSan Diego, California

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

ManufacturingFred ShortHeat Treat Operator at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeWe stay in contact with our customers to provide what they need. Understanding what the customers really need, maybe even before they do, that's what makes us better.

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Tennessee

Automotive - General RepairBrian WallsService Advisor at Wheeling AutoArlington Heights, IllinoisI was the type of kid that would always take things apart and try to put them back together. It didn't matter what it was. I loved cars, bikes, stereos, computers, and just about any mechanical thing.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - Specialty ShopNathan SteinkeTech at Stein AutoLouisville, Kentucky

Industry

Automotive - Specialty Shop

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

ManufacturingPeggy GaierAssembler at VermeerPella, IowaI’ll see things the guys don’t see. It can be a challenge to make my point. But I’m a farm woman and I’ve had to be stronger. You have to put your point out there. If you don’t, you’ll never know if you can take the next ste... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Auto Body/Collision RepairJohn SmolinskiOwner of Capital Auto BodyChicago, IllinoisI like working with insurance companies because I get to fight for my customers and for the shop.

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Automotive - General RepairDon CreasonOwner at Auto Diagnostics and RepairLouisville, KentuckyIn the late 60s early 70s Challenger lift was known as Bolt Machine Company, and my grandmother was a welder for them. She went to work for them during World War Two. She was the best welder in her shop and she was the one t... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Kentucky

Automotive - General RepairMike MagersShop Owner at Smitty'sSan Diego, CaliforniaI own a repair shop, but my side hustle is as an expert witness in drug vehicle cases. If someone is caught at the border, I examine the car to determine how the drugs were concealed. I love being able to do that on the side... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - DealershipAlex CortezTechnician - Wheel Balancer at Honda of KenoshaKenosha, Wisconsin

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Automotive - General RepairJustin CarilloTechnician at Lusti MotorsSan Diego, CaliforniaMy dad was extremely mad when I got into the industry. He's a white collar business man, and he was very unhappy that I did this instead of engineering. But when I got my first car and he saw how I could tear it down and put... read more

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

Agriculture Equipment RepairAlex DavisTechnician at a Deere DealerAlgona, IowaThis job takes a certain type of person. You gotta have good people skills and know how to talk to the customers. They've gotta trust you. If the customer doesn't trust you, you're not going to be working on his truck.

Industry

Agriculture Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Iowa

Auto Body/Collision RepairAbagayle "Jo" BodenAuto Body Technician at Dellenbach MotorsFort Collins, ColoradoWhen I was 14, I found an ’82 K5 Blazer for sale that was parked behind a barn. It was all different colors, the headliner was hanging down, it had a flat tire - it was in rough shape. I texted my dad a pic saying, ‘I found ... read more

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Aviation/AerospaceJames ButlerAvionics Tech at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaI like avionics because I get to work with cool tools.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairCarlos GallegosTechnician at Land Rover DallasDallas, TexasStarted my career at Nissan.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Auto Body/Collision RepairIsmael RoddanBody Shop Tech at Capital AutoChicago, IllinoisWhen I am at work time goes by and I don't even realize it’s late. You don't care about time when you love what you're doing.

Industry

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

ManufacturingLance BarnettManufacturing Engineer at Snap-onElkmont, AlabamaI've pretty much had my hands on everything here.That really helps with both the engineering side and the manufacturing side. I can talk to anyone working here and understand what they're talking about, what kind of issues t... read more

Industry

Manufacturing

Maker and Fixer State

Alabama

Automotive - DealershipRyan LaufTechnician at Palmen ChryslerKenosha, WisconsinI learned to respect Snap-on early. My father and my grandfather were techs and they were protective of their Snap-on tools. Those were the tools I wasn’t allowed to touch. Still, I may have borrowed a few now and then. I st... read more

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Wisconsin

Heavy Duty Truck RepairScott FunkTechnician at JX PeterbiltWadsworth, IllinoisMy dad was a tech and I grew up around Snap-on tools. When he passed, I inherited his tools. I keep those at home where they’re safe. Those are really special to me. Some are engraved with his name. Working on engines was a ... read more

Industry

Heavy Duty Truck Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Illinois

Construction Equipment RepairChelsea SewellTechnician at Wagner CATWindsor, ColoradoJust expect respect. Demand respect. Walk tall. Don't complain.

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Automotive - DealershipAugustine AraizaShop Foreman at Land RoverDallas, TexasI got into this industry because I used to build model cars as a kid. I still love wrenching on cars today.

Industry

Automotive - Dealership

Maker and Fixer State

Texas

Construction Equipment RepairMike StutzShop Coordinator at Wagner CATWindsor, Colorado

Industry

Construction Equipment Repair

Maker and Fixer State

Colorado

Aviation/AerospaceAnthony GamchAircraft Mechanic at United AirlinesSan Francisco, CaliforniaOne of the toughest jobs is maintaining the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator. You’re working with long cables and heavy tools – all while you’re squeezed inside the airplane’s tail.

Industry

Aviation/Aerospace

Maker and Fixer State

California

Automotive - General RepairAlex RealTechnician at Smitty's ServiceSan Diego, CaliforniaWorking on cars means you need to be a little of everything - a plumber, an electrician, a mechanic.

Industry

Automotive - General Repair

Maker and Fixer State

California

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When facing the 2008 recession, Juan enrolled in technical school doing BMW FastTrack. He’s now a Master Technician doing what he loves - working on cars every day! #makersandfixers . . . #auto #cars #technician #service #bmw #engine #techschool #technicalcollege

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At 13, Willie began working on cars and built a 1923 Ford Model T! He continued working on cars to help him cope with the stress of being a Social Worker helping children in the foster care system. Today, Willie owns a small metal fabrication company (and still drives that Model T). #makersandfixers . . . #hotrod #hotrodder #metal #fabrication #modelT #ford #fordmodelT #socialwork #socialworker #shopowner #cars #auto

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Meet Robert, a full-time Emergency Vehicle Technician and part-time aviation enthusiast. #makersandfixers . . . #technician #snapon #snaponbox #aviation #emergency #vehicle #fleet #maintenance #firstresponders

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Single mom and Millwright Andrea Havlin moved her family across the country to continue her career. She’s recently been offered a position as an Adjunct Welding Instructor and wants to inspire the next generation of welders! #makersandfixers . . . #millwright #welding #weld #mom #steel #welder #steel #steelmaking #maintenance

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Meet Rick, a military veteran who was injured in Afghanistan and lost his right arm and leg. He uses prosthetics, which he considers “just a different tool” and continues to work on his favorite project cars. #makersandfixers #thankyouveterans . . . #tools #cars #auto #military #chevy #camaro #snapon

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Blake worked on military trucks as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in the U.S. Army. Since then, he’s worked on a bunch of cool projects as both a professional and a student. Read about all the things he’s worked on, including a purple limo, at MakersAndFixers.com! #makersandfixers . . . #limo #auto #military #army #usarmy #dodge #jeep #chevy #cars #trucks #snapon

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Today is National Worship of Tools Day! Let us know what tool you’re worshipping. 🙏 #makersandfixers #NationalWorshipOfToolsDay

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Meet Jenna- A Flight Technician at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where’s she helping build the next MARS ROVER!! As a part of the Mars 2020 team, Jenna worked on hardware assembly, testing, sheet metal fabrication, and support equipment design and modification. Check out the Mars Rover (recently named Perseverance) launch in July of this year! #makersandfixers . . . #nasa #nasajpl #space #mars #mars2020 #marsrover #Perseverance #rover #omgrobots #robots #aerospace #explorer #rover

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And our $500 winner for March is……JAYCIE! After over a decade working as a fleet mechanic for an independent trucker, then a school district with 25 vehicles, Jaycie opened her own diesel performance shop. Congrats, Jaycie! #makersandfixers

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If there is one thing we’ve learned from reading your stories, it’s the importance of overcoming obstacles! Juan failed his auto class in high school… with a bang. (The engine he was re-building exploded.) But years later, Juan has worked his way up to being the Lead Transmission Technician. Tell us what you’ve overcome to get where you are! #makersandfixers

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Josh started buying, fixing and selling cars in MIDDLE SCHOOL! How old were you when you first started? #makersandfixers #youngmechanics #automechanic

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Technician. Dad. Motohead. Adam does it all. What roles do you take on every day? #makersandfixers #racing #motohead

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Ricky Wong speaks the TRUTH! Check out our website to see more aviation stories like Ricky's! #makersandfixers #aviation #aircraftmechanic

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"All the industries we're in are constantly changing and evolving. This requires us to adapt and change our self along with the tools we use." - Brian F. #makersandfixers

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Everyone has a reason for going into their career. What’s yours? #makersandfixers

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Started from the bottom now he's here! Check out Josh's journey on MakersandFixers.com! (link in bio) #makersandfixers #snapon #toolbox

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Liz said it best herself. She's let nothing stop her from achieving her goals and becoming a Diesel Marine Technician. #makersandfixers #diesel

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Jerry's interest in helping people led him to create a program for veterans where they can work with their hands, be creative, and help with PTSD. Some vets have even started their own businesses using the skills they learned in Jerry’s program! #makersandfixers #UNL #veterans

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Meet Augustine, our $500 winner for February! He became a technician through the help of a very important mentor in his life. Has anyone helped you get to where you are today? #makersandfixers #contest

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After getting her first Dirt Bike, Liana decided to follow her dreams and go to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. She now works in one the biggest dealerships on the East Coast, and runs an Instagram page connecting and inspiring female mechanics. Read more about Liana and the cool projects she’s worked on at makersandfixers.com! #makersandfixers #motorcycle

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Join the community of Makers and Fixers. Share your story to be featured on our website and be entered in the monthly contest. #makersandfixers #shareyourstory

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Any shop owners or managers out there turning wrenches every day? #makersandfixers . . . #auto #garage #shopowner #shopmanager

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Even though Ryan works on multi-million dollar airplanes every day, his favorite projects are still the cars he fixes with his dad. Together they’ve worked on a Plymouth Duster, '63 Corvette, convertible '85 Suburban, and a convertible '68 Camaro. What’s your project car? #makersandfixers . . . #aviation #auto #fatherandson #plymouth #corvette #chevy #camaro #convertible

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“When I was little, I wanted to be a mechanic. Lots of people do a job just to get money. Me, I like this. I like doing this every day.” –Carmelo V. #makersandfixers #snapon #auto

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At just 22 years old, Logan opened his own shop doing upholstery fabrication and custom paint. Four years later, he’s booked out a year in advance. #impressive #makersandfixers #selfmade #hotrod

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A love for all things mechanical has taken Ryan from working on trucks in his dad’s garage, to medaling at the WorldSkills competition in Russia, to a full-time career as a Heavy Duty Diesel Technician. Ryan’s full story is well worth the trip to our website. #makersandfixers #diesel #skillsusa

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ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST $500 WINNER 🥁🥁🥁…. JO BODEN! Check out our IG story to see the three $100 winners. Congratulations to all! Read their stories on our website and submit your own story for a chance to win (link in bio). #makersandfixers

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A plane isn’t like a car. If you have engine trouble in the air, you can’t just pull over on the side of the road.” –Eric Cornell #makersandfixers #aviation

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Just call us Santa! Check out Dan's story on our website - link in bio! #makersandfixers #merrychristmas

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What’s your story? #makersandfixers

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Trust is an important part of any Maker and Fixer's job. Just ask Alex, a Heavy Duty Tech at a John Deere dealership. #makersandfixers #diesel #agriculture

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Since she was 12 years old, Lisa knew she wanted to go into aviation. Today, she encourages other women to go into the field as well. Check out our website to see more of Lisa’s story! #MakersandFixers #aviation #aviationwomen

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Alex is more than a tech, he's a little bit of everything. What roles do you take on every day? #makersandfixers #technician

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Wise words from Heavy Duty Tech Chelsea out of Denver, CO. What's your Maker/Fixer motto? #makersandfixers

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Meet Jason. He followed his gut and went into an industry he loves. Tell us what industry you work in! #makersandfixers #snapon #automotive

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