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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 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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 ManufacturingIan WallinCNC Machinist at Professional Instruments CompanyMinneapolis, MinnesotaI’ve been through a lot in my life, but one thing is for sure I’ve been taught that hard work pays off. It’s a marathon, it won’t be a day or two not even a week or a month, but a couple years maybe even 10! That’s why I cho... read more 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJosh BalkOwner/Mechanic at Thorp, 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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. 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 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. 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 aspire to inspire other women to work in STEM fields if they truly desire to. The coolest project I’ve wo... read more 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 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 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)
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. 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 Automotive - General RepairJosh WhitemanSmog Repair & Diag Tech at George's ShellRancho Cucamonga, 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 jobs like working as a Philadelphia correctional officer and as a federal police ... read more 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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
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 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 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 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 Automotive - DealershipChistopher 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Heavy Duty Truck RepairAnthony SilvaLead CNG TechnicianFontana, 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 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 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 ManufacturingApril HughesAssembly Production Line at Snap-onMurphy, 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 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 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 moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJustin MosseyMechanic / Technician Swanton, VermontGrowing up I always enjoyed tearing things apart and putting them back together. As I got older my vehicles would break and not ever wanting to bring my car into a shop, I would fix them myself learning from trial and error ... read more 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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 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 moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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.’ 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
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 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 moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
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 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 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 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 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 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. 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. 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.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
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 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 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 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingEdward GomezPrimary Manufacturing Cell Operator A at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois ManufacturingMario MelgozaWelder at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, 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... read more ManufacturingReggie StarnesWelder at Snap-onLouisville, KentuckyI don't like rework. So if I can do it right the first time, that's a good thing. ManufacturingVictoria VlchekElectronics Assembler at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois StudentLandon WhitfordStudentKenosha, WisconsinI'm a 6th grade student at KTEC west in Kenosha, WI, home of Snap-on! We are fortunate to have a lot of support at our school from Snap-on. My dad is the Quality Manager at the Snap-on Milwaukee plant and we enjoy using tool... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairHalen MinorFleet mechanicLas Vegas, NevadaI came from a small town just tinkering with mechanics. I started in the workforce as a body piercer and mechanic on the side. I have then dropped the piercing and worked on learning more about mechanics and now I am a union... read more ManufacturingSuwit KhongmuangPliers Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinYou wanna learn something cool? Go for it. Do not stop. You broke something? Go fix it. You have to break something before you learn. ManufacturingChuck GreenwaldGrinder/Surfacer on the Production Line at Snap-onMurphy, North CarolinaI used Snap-on tools as a mechanic, and I’m proud to be a part of making the tools! Motorcycle/powersports repair and dealerDavid SnyderMotorcycle Technician at Rollin FastNew Hope, PennsylvaniaI am a 27 year old male who has been in the motorcycle / powersports field for 3 years after 9 months of tech school in Daytona, FL. I love my job and I love fixing things in general. I'm an avid motorcycle rider and have be... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingShane KelleyMaintenance Mechanic at HC MuddoxCarmichael, CaliforniaI currently work as a maintenance mechanic for a brick manufacturer in Sacramento California. I started as a kiln operator, and was promoted to the maintenance shop 3 years ago. I work on heavy machinery and heavy equipment,... read more Automotive - General RepairGabriela RiveraMechanic at Toxic PerformanceRio Grande, Puerto RicoI’m a 22 year old girl who just finished an Associate’s Degree in Technical Mechanics, and I’m starting my own automotive repair shop called Toxic Performance with the help of my partner. We’ve been working at home, repairin... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipJohn PizzoAutomotive Fluid and Tire TechnicianSaint Johns, MichiganEver since I was a little boy I was taking random stuff apart and putting it back together. My ex cars where disassembled every day after I played with them. My dad and I had always been going to car shows and one year we we... read more ManufacturingJerome GoddenQuality Control Technician at Snap-onAlgona, IowaWhat we're making here in Algona, Iowa is the best in the world. Best in the world and it’s made in America. ManufacturingSteven MartinSTEM Academy EducatorNorth Scituate, Rhode IslandI have been a STEM Academy Educator for 19 years. I really enjoy teaching young adults the hands-on trades. Currently, I teach Manufacturing and Construction. I really respect the hard working Americans that earn a living wo... read more Automotive - DealershipMike Bar-NadavAutomotive Full Service TechnicianGarner, North CarolinaIt all started with my awesome Papa when I was about 10 years old. He had a 1964 Pearson 30 ft. cabin cruiser with twin inboard Ford 302 high performance marine engines and I fell in love with how they sounded and with helpi... read more ManufacturingCameron ZdroikMachinistWausau, WisconsinI started helping my dad at the shop since I could walk. I always had tools and was fascinated by what you could build if you could “dream it”. Legos turned into go-karts and eventually karts into cars. I noticed everything ... read more Automotive - General RepairAndrew JohnstonAuto TechCalhan, ColoradoI have always loved working on trucks growing up. I ended up joining the Army and serving 10 years. After getting out, I went to school to be a mechanic and have been working on cars for 2 years now. My personal truck is the... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingJake RothMachinist at Modern MachineWausau, WisconsinI’m 29 years old and a die hard Snap-on customer. I work at a machine shop making tooling for the earth drilling industry. I run two big bore Mazak Lathes. Developing a full line of sonic tooling was the coolest project I ha... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairSteve BoydJack Of All Trades at VI KustomsDallas, PennsylvaniaI came from a poor family, my mother was a single mother taking care of two young boys. I was fortunate enough to be able to get my AAS in Collision Repair at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, which is Pennsylvania’s t... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - General RepairBlaine PlunkShop Owner & Operator at Family Automotive Repair and PerformanceBixby, OklahomaWe are a small town shop that turns out a lot of cars at an affordable cost. We are a 2 bay 1500sf shop, we work on average of 16-19 hours a day to stay caught up. We have built a reputation within three towns that no one el... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipRico MckeeMaster Tech at Pomoco NissanQuinton, VirginiaI started at the dealer first thing after trade school and made a career as a master technician with 8 years of hard work and determination thanks to Snap-on tools. The coolest project I have worked on was a 9 second fwsd ca... read more Automotive - General RepairDavid KelleyTechnician at Express Oil ChangeDecatur, AlabamaI'm a single full time dad of 4 kids and they keep me pushing forward! I'm working on my Master ASE in automotive and I love my job! Snap-on keeps me doing the job with reliability and quality! I'm 30 years old and have been... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRyan ThompsonMechanic/Bodyman/Custom at North Central CollisionMountain view, ArkansasI'm a self-taught mechanic and trained body man. At my job, I work on everything from 48 DeSotos to 2018 Silverados. Despite no formal training in auto mechanics, I have never had to apply for a job as a mechanic, I get recr... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairGerald SchuelerFront End Technician at Belle Tire Warren, MichiganI have been working with my company for 20 years now, straight from high school. It went from a hobby to a full-time passion. I've been in the car show scene for years and after meeting with some of the best in the industry,... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairTomas PortillaService/Manager at Jon DonMadeira Beach, FloridaI am a USMC veteran two-time Afghanistan campaign participant. I'm currently fixing equipment for restoration and concrete equipment. I am also working on restoring a 1969 Mach 1 and doing a 5.0 Coyote swap! One of the crazi... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Commercial ServicesDave DesjardinsField Technician Oxford, MaineI do technical field service covering the entire state of Maine, specializing in small electronic type components. While I wouldn't "NEED" to use Snap-on tools, my dad is a 37 year Millwright in a paper mill and since I was ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingRyan BeaverTool and Die Maker at Snap-onAlgona, IowaTool storage is the face of Snap-on. If you see a tool in someone’s hand, you don’t know it’s Snap-on. But if you see a Snap-on tool box you know we made it, and you know we made it right here in Algona, Iowa. ManufacturingCharles McNealPliers Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI used to live in this area so I would always see Snap-on. Since I like cars, I would always see Snap-on tool boxes. I like the Snap-on name, I like the tools and I love coming to work every day. ManufacturingJohn FergusonDrawer Cell Lead at Snap-onAlgona, IowaWhen you see the Snap-on box and Snap-on tools at a mechanic’s garage, you know they're going to do a good job because they have the best tools. ManufacturingGerry CervantesAssembly Associate at Snap-onCity of Industry, CaliforniaWhen something isn’t right, everybody gets involved. Nobody says, ‘Just deal with it.’ It’s a partnership with the engineers, and they value the input of the people who make the tools. ManufacturingMike HoskinsTool and Die Maintenance at Challenger LiftsLouisville, KentuckyI like when the fixtures I did comes together and everything's working. AutomotiveKenny NormanSnap-on Tools FranchiseeAntioch, CaliforniaI started buying Snap-on Tools when I was 18 and haven't stopped yet! Even from a young age I always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. Later on, cars and motorcycles became a passion, which in part ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairRoger ShieldsTruck Tech at Ohio CATColumbus, OhioWhen I was young I would always take things apart to see how they worked, or create my own projects. I started off taking auto shop, which then led me to going into the Army as a mechanic. After 40 years I'm still doing it. ... read more ManufacturingMarcus RippondAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Tool salesDarcy UnrauFranchiseeCanton, KansasI started at a young age working on cars with my dad. We worked on derby cars and hot rods. Then I decide to pursue auto mechanics so I headed to school and bought my first set of Snap-on Tools! I grew up on our local dealer... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingCassandra MeierForm & Weld Operator at Snap-onAlgona, IowaThe spot welder is an intimidating tool. It looks like a Terminator gun, but it can do amazing things. Automotive - General RepairNick AngwinOwner at Aero Auto RepairSan Diego, CaliforniaIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRay AguirreAutomotive Technician at Mercie J Auto CareChandler, ArizonaI am a fully certified ASE master technician working for an independent shop. I got introduced into this line of out of necessity, my father could not afford to take our cars to the shop in his younger years so I was his "he... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRandy BeginOwner at Mission Hills AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaI have been in this industry for 34 years. I have had the chance to work on a lot of classic cars.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRandy MaustellerOwner/Technician at Mausteller’s Service CenterBloomsburg, PennsylvaniaWhen I was 12 years old, I bought a car for $25 and started working on it. Since then I have never quit working on cars. I have owned four different shops in Bloomsburg. The current shop has been in this location for 36 year... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairBrian SalasTechnician at Aero Auto RepairSan Diego, CaliforniaI have been in the industry for 10 years. Working on diagnostics is my favorite part of the job, I love it.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingKevin JonesCNC Operator at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeIt's a two-way street. The company cares about its employees, and we employees care about the company. I have two kids in college and I know my work is putting them through school. Automotive - Specialty ShopJack DodyTechnician at Lakeside RadiatorSan Diego, CaliforniaI have 26 years of experience as a technician. I always like to keep my box perfectly organized and I put everything away every night.Industry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJoseph BznaukaMaster Technician at Aero Auto RepairSan Diego, CaliforniaI started working in this industry in the mid-70’s right out of high school. I learned on the job. I started at Randy Walls Racing and he mentored me. I have worked at dealerships for most of my career. I started at Datsun i... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairMark BrentMaster Technician at Aero Auto RepairSan Diego, CaliforniaI am form San Diego, my great grandfather is from Virginia. He was in the navy and came to San Diego after WWI. I like the challenge of working in this industry. I work on a lot of older Datsuns – they are simple to work on.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairRonny MixonTechnician at Aero Auto RepairSan Diego, CaliforniaI have always liked cars. I used to work on my cars and my friends’ cars during high school. I then started going to community college and didn’t like it, so I trained to be a Certified SMOG Tech. Then I continued with ACA c... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairAdrian OrozTechnician at Cass Street AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaIt all started as a hobby, then I went to tech school and started working half way through. I can do tires faster than most guys now. This is what we like to do for fun.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairAaron SchwarzmanApprentice Technician at Cass Street AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaI got into this line of work because my brother was a diesel tech and I looked up to him. I am working here to get my footing, then plan to go to college for Diesel Tech, then Lincoln Tech.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairCesar MagañaTechnician at Cass Street AutomotiveSan Diego, CaliforniaMy dad and grandpa are mechanics. I started at Midas and was there for eight years. I moved to Cass and have been there for seven years now. I am going to keep doing this, I love the job.Industry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJordan DeLozierShop Foreman/Technician at Mission Hills AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaOriginally I was a pin setter at a bowling alley, then I went to night school for automotive. I started at Dave’s Auto Truck as an oil changer, then was a junior tech for two years. The guy who taught me was good. I was a qu... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairMatthew PerreavltTechnician at Mission Hills AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaI started out working on hot rods at home. I took two auto shop courses in high school, but my knowledge is a lot of self teaching and guidance from my shop foreman. Every day I love it, I am proud to come to work and open m... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairPierre HosyApprentice Technician at Mission Hills AutoSan Diego, CaliforniaI am an engineering student, but I have family in southern California, so I’m living here for the summer. I have 3-4 more years of engineering school, including 18 months of co-op programs. I hope the co-op programs will hel... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipJesse StreitService Tech at Marmie Auto Grouplarned, KansasMy father and his love for cars are what got me into this industry. I have been a gear head all my life since I was 6 or 7 working with dad restoring cars. Later on in 2012 I graduated as a NASCAR tech and I traveled being a... read more ManufacturingKevin PizzoAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Automotive - General RepairFernando AcevesAuto Tech at Superior Tire IncNational City, CaliforniaMy father owned an automotive shop so I've been a car junkie since I was little. I grew up my whole life going to work on cars after school and even during the summer. Now after graduating high school I do this for a living.... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingBrenda MarquezAssembly Associate at CDICity of Industry, California Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob RotenbergerTechnicianGarden City, KansasMy father and grandfather are truck drivers by trade, so I grew up respecting the vehicle that delivers the goods we use every day. I knew I wanted my part in the industry and became a mechanic. I work hard every day to keep... read more Fleet MaintenanceAlexander Klaus-GillTrailer Technician at J.B. Hunt Transport, IncColumbia, PennsylvaniaI started out at a local haunted attraction, building anything from scenes to a whole functioning special effects building. There, I met a friend that helped me get into my current job through a training program as a semi-tr... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJonathan McewanTechnicianMannford, OklahomaI got started in this industry after the oilfield that I worked in slowed down and I couldn't provide for my family, so I decided to go back to school. I have been providing for my family since I went back to school, and I ... read more Aviation/AerospaceThomas HollenbergerBlackhawk Mechanic at US ArmyFt Wainwright, AlaskaI’m currently a Blackhawk mechanic/crew chief in the Army. Prior to joining the Army I worked in the automotive repair field for 14 years. I got into auto repair in 2002 at age 16 when a friend of my dad got me a job at a G... read more Automotive - General RepairNick BarnabeeApprentice/ Journeyman Gurnee, IllinoisI’m a 23 year old mechanic that works at an independent shop. We work on all makes and models, so we always have a variety of cars to work on! My first mechanical job was actually working as a seasonal roller coaster mechani... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
RailCeleste BrodieTrain Conductor / Diesel Mechanic at Union Pacific / BrodieselWinnemucca, NevadaHi my name is Celeste. I’m a train conductor for Union Pacific and I help my husband run his diesel shop, Brodiesel. I helped my dad fix cars when I was younger and it got me into this line of work. I went to school in Stock... read more Oil & GasEd WentlandMotor Man/Driller at Flatirons DrillingWindsor, ColoradoI am Eddie Wentland. I’ve been mechanically inclined my whole life from working on the farm as a kid. I started buying Snap-on tools to work on farm equipment, but when I was 19, I moved out to CO and got into the oil and ga... read more Aviation/AerospaceBrooklyn GuarnieriA&P Apprentice at Superior Flight SchoolCovington, GeorgiaHello! My name is Brooklyn but everyone calls me Cricket. I am a 19 year old aircraft maintenance apprentice. I was always interested in becoming a mechanic of sorts. I love working with my hands and building things. My sist... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairZachary YostShop Foreman at Schueman Transfer IncAvoca, IowaI am 34 years old, with 7 kids. I grew up in a family of body and auto mechanics. I always had to work on my own stuff, but I never really wanted to be a mechanic. I was going to be an electrician, but only time would tell!!... read more Automotive - DealershipVictor BenfattoKia Master Technician at Kia Fort Walton Beach FLPensacola, FloridaI have been working on cars since I was 11 years old. I started learning from my step dad when we rebuilt the family van, 1977 Ford Chateau with the 351w. I spent many hours rebuilding that engine, even on summer vacation in... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopLonnie BryantLead Tech at Force CustomsRiverview, FloridaI got started in this field because I would always be taking apart and fixing my bikes as a kid and always helping my dad fix the family car, so I always knew I was going be in the auto industry. I have been in the automotiv... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingHogan HaeberMillwright at Roseburg Forest ProductsRoseburg, OregonMy name is Hogan, I’m 25 years old and love working with my hands! I’ve been in the industrial industry since I was 16 years old, but was working on the family farm since around age 12. I’ve always been good with my hands an... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairElijah GangiHeavy Equipment MechanicHerington, KansasMy story is I enlisted in the military when I was younger and did my contract, got out and worked a few jobs, but decided I wanted to do my part and help support the military again. I do that by working on military equipment... read more ManufacturingGabriela GarciaAssembly Associate at CDICity of Industry, California Power GenerationKevin BrownApprentice LinemanAltus, OklahomaHello, my name is Kevin Brown. I'm an Army veteran who is now an apprentice lineman. I love my job though it's tough. We work long hours in all seasons and all weather to keep the power on in our town. We work on lights, hig... read more Construction Equipment RepairJonathan SpearsDiesel Engine and Pump Technician at Xylem Dewatering SolutionsPalm Coast, FloridaI started turning wrenches as a lube technician at a Dodge dealership in Jacksonville but due to some unforeseen circumstances I had to relocate and it cost me my position there. So for the next 3 years I mainly worked in re... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipBJ BarnesCraftsman at Nelson MazdaLaverne, TennesseeI started my journey in the automotive industry at the age of 16. I started sweeping the floors, changing oil and tires. A few years later I moved to a job at Tri Tech Automotive where I learned more and more. That is where ... read more ManufacturingAndrew JonesCNC Machining Line Assist at Hitachi AutomotiveLawrenceville, GeorgiaI’m in the automotive manufacturing industry for a company making steering racks with tolerances of sub 50 microns (.050mm) which is about the thickness of a sharpie mark on a metal surface. But I’m a mechanic on the side mo... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyler ThomasAircraft MechanicDepauw, IndianaFrom a young age I was drawn to anything with an engine. My dad would constantly buy project cars, fix and sell them. I would help and gained a lot of knowledge from him. He also exposed me to aircrafts as he had his pilot ... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairJared CastleLead Technician at Montrose Implement and MotorsportsMontrose, ColoradoI have been with Montrose Implement for 15 years working on Massey Ferguson tractors, balers and windrowers. I started out as a grunt and worked my way into lead technician. I have fixed everything from 1940s tractors to bra... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairMichael KronerDiesel Technician at Kriete Truck Center RacineWest Allis, WisconsinI’ve been a diesel technician for almost 3 and a half years. Wouldn’t change it for the world. I love what a do every day. I help keep trucks on the road and the world moving. My dad has been a diesel technician all of his l... read more Automotive - General RepairNicholas BowlesAutomotive Technician at Knox Knolls AutoCareSpringfield, IllinoisI am a 3rd generation master technician. I got started in this field by helping my dad work on cars and trucks and by helping my grandpa keep the tractors, farm vehicles, and equipment going. I figured out that I had a real ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipShannon WoodTechnician at Marlow FordElkton, VirginiaI’m a general technician with a long line of diesel certifications and history behind me. I’m soon to be the master diesel tech here. My dad had his own shop for 30+ years. I always was fascinated with diesels. I bought my f... read more Automotive - General RepairJohn FoleyMechanic at Bob's Tire ShackBrockton, MassachusettsI have always worked on cars and trucks with my father from a young age, then I started working at a Ford dealer working my way up. I then made the switch to independent work. I have been Snap-on good for years and just last... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingCody StevensAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Heavy Duty Truck RepairSamuel BlackMechanic at Heath's DieselJacksonville, FloridaAfter I got out of the Army, I went to school and got my A.S in diesel engines. I then went off to get certified by Vovlo and Mack. I’m always happy working on a big truck. I have been doing this work for just over 3 years. ... read more Amusement RidesBrandon DevaultRide MechanicKernersville, North CarolinaEver since I was a child I had an interest in amusement rides. The mechanical aspect was my favorite part of the rides and I wanted to know more about how they work. I went to school for industrial systems technology and el... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipMiguel UribeService Tech at Sierra ChevyLos Angeles, CaliforniaI started off in the back yard with pops holding the flashlight, and started moving up from there. I learned the names of all the basic tools, then started to use them. Cars were always a big part of my life. Now that I'm an... read more Construction Equipment RepairMax GriffeyShop Technician at Bobcat of DekalbSycamore, IllinoisI started working when I was 14 at various farms in my town doing oil changes and what not on tractors before harvest and tillage. Now at 17 I am working as a shop technician at a local Bobcat equipment dealer where I repair... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairJose MunozMechanic at MidasAloha, OregonI had been doing work on my own cars for a while and thought why not do it for a living and I have been loving it ever since. I have been wrenching for a few years now, I first started at a dealership and now I'm with an ind... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Vacuum sales and serviceLogan HulsVacuum Cleaner Repairman at Logan’s Vac ShopSibley, IowaAs a kid, I was always fascinated with vacuums. I would always put my mother’s vacuum away neatly and tidily (even though she wasn’t done). When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I got my very first vacuum, a dirt devil dynamite... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJamie MatthewsMaster TechnicianLimerick, PennsylvaniaI have been working on cars for most of my life. Growing up, I was in the garage a lot with my father, helping with what I can, mostly holding a flashlight, and learning what it takes to be a mechanic. I have now been workin... read more Automotive - DealershipAdrian HernandezVolkswagen Technician at Volkswagen of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TexasI used to be a chef, it was my dream, my passion, and overall life goal. After 7 years in the Army reserve, I thought I wanted to still be a chef, but after trying to do it as a career, it just wasn’t for me. After a whole y... read more Automotive - General RepairBryan GomezAutomotive Technician at The Auto StationLakewood, ColoradoIt all started when I was about 10, I started helping my dad with simple repairs - spark plugs, oil changes, brakes, the basics! Ever since then, I fell in love with taking something that’s broken or not running and being ab... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairJoshua FahrenbruchCollision Repair Technician at Ozzie’s Body ShopLongmont, ColoradoI have been around the automotive repair industry my whole life. My dad was the fleet manager for The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department and was always interested in the repair process. Growing up I learned more of the mech... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - DealershipJustin BeugTechnician at Woody FordTishomingo, OklahomaI started at Pep Boys, but now I work for Woody Ford as tech. I have been there for about 4 years now, and they have even sent me to Ford training in Dallas. I got to work on a 1967 Ford Gran Torino. I had to rebuild the fro... read more Auto Repair, Customize,Performance, Heavy-dutyDaniel MillerTechnician at Kost Tire & AutoScranton, PennsylvaniaI started working on Camaros and Mustangs in high school and fell in love with the work. I turned a hobby into a career, and became very good at it. I'm a Jeep specialist, ASE certified, and the lead tech at my job. I do ele... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipThomas BryantTechnician at Estero Bay ChevroletLehigh Acres, FloridaI grew up around this industry because my dad was a tech, tow truck operator, equipment tech, body tech, and I'm sure there are more I left out. So, when he gave me my truck for my 16th birthday, it needed work - it didn't r... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan MillerRJs ToolhouseBuffalo, New YorkI am a police officer by career, but started out working at my family's body shop for my first 5 or so working years, which began my love of all things tools and especially anything Snap-on. I now own a KRL Mr. Big Box that'... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipAaron MartinezAutomotive Tech at Barber FordWest Olive, MichiganI started at a local dealer here in town and became good friends with the local Snap-on rep. I started with a Blue-Point starter set that I still have most of those tools today. I went to a mom and pop and was there for almo... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDan MatthewsShop Foreman at Precision Diesel PerformanceKingston, MassachusettsI love the satisfaction of building a cool project or repairing something that nobody else has been able to figure out. While working at my current job, I also spend the weekends like many others doing small odd jobs for fri... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairDomenic ValentinoFranchisee at Snap-on ToolsGlendora, CaliforniaI've always been into cars growing up and most of the cars I owned were muscle cars. When I got out of the U.S. Navy in the early 90s, I started working in the automotive industry stylizing cars and pin striping cars. My fat... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Snap-on Franchisee AssistantWilliam ThompsonService Technician / Franchisee Assistant at RDD ToolsGrants Pass, OregonI grew up working on cars out of necessity. Helping keep the family vehicles running to avoid high cost repairs we just couldn’t afford. I went to a community college to become a diesel mechanic for large trucks and equipmen... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairMatthew JonesAuto MechanicMillcreek, UtahTool addiction is real, I’ve been budgeting / investing in Snap-on tools for a couple years now. And something needs to be said about the feeling of satisfaction that comes from breezing through jobs one after the other. It ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipJake HoltTechnician at Woody Ford Motor CompanyTishomingo, OklahomaI’m 19 years old and I’m a full time technician at a Ford dealership working on being a master mechanic through Ford certificates. I started working at the dealership when I was 16 and in high school. I met the owner of the ... read more Automotive - General RepairJoshua HargetMechanicGrosse Ile, MichiganBecoming a mechanic was always a passion of mine. When I was young, I would always build models or buy hot wheels and modify them to my vision. I would build things out of LEGOs and create things with various items. As I gre... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingBryan Javier Rullán DíazIngeniería Creativa at Sun Boricua Pa’l Mundo Inc.Camuy, Puerto RicoI studied mechanical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and got really into building new mobility devices, getting in the shop, melting aluminum, and machining my way into my current job as an engineeri... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAlex RomeoMechanic at Compass Truck and TireChester, New YorkI've been working on cars for about 10 years now, although it's challenging work, to me, the problem solving is rewarding. I honestly can't imagine myself doing anything else, it's easy to take pride in this line of work. I ... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairFrederick AdolphMaster Tech at AstechTemple Terrace, FloridaI started working on trucks at my dads shop in the early '70s. I did basic shop chores and learned by watching and helping the senior mechanics there. I passed my Michigan State journeyman test in '79 and my first ASE master... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairCraig McManusEmergency Vehicle Technician/Diesel MechanicSt. Stephens, AlabamaGetting to go to work everyday and work on fire trucks and ambulances is very rewarding. Knowing that I’m helping to keep the emergency vehicles in tip-top shape that serve the community that my family lives, works and shops... read more Automotive - DealershipJosh BennettLube Tech at Walterboro Motor SalesWalterboro, South CarolinaI love what I do for a living! When I started out, I literally had nothing but a few wrenches and a little Craftsman toolbox. I've always wanted a nice EPIQ box, but could never afford it! 10 years later my Snap-on salesman ... read more Automotive - General RepairBryant GlassAutomotive TechnicianAmericus, GeorgiaI started working on cars at a young age with my dad on our '43 Willys Army Jeep. From there, when I turned 16, I had to fix everything I broke on my first truck that I still own, a '99 2-door Tahoe. I learned a lot from wor... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJonathan ArnaoAuto Technician at Foreign Auto RepairBurlington, New JerseyWorking with my hands and physically/mentally challenging myself has been a big part of my life since childhood. I have grown up building and modifying before I knew it was going to be my career. From repairing and modifying... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairJustin FuhrmanPartner / Shop ManagerSpring Grove, PennsylvaniaI am a 4th generation farmer. I guess you could say I was born into it! My great-grandfather started the farm with a couple animals and 140 acres. I now have over 500 head of cattle, along with 3 turkey barns, and a hog barn... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipZachary CaseresDiesel Technician at Lakewood FordOlympia, WashingtonI came from a small town in far Northern California called Crescent City. I participated in Ag Mechanics as part of FFA as well as attended auto shop class at my high school. I grew up working on cars and pickups with my dad... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopArt HopferAutomotive Electrician at Outside VanTigard, OregonI grew up on a farm with my dad being a mechanic. I was always tinkering on things to figure out how they work. During high school, I hung around at the local car auto shop way too much and ended up getting a job after gradu... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJonathan DonnellLead TechnicianCutler, IllinoisI have been in the automotive repair industry for 12 years now. I went to a 2-year community college and learned the basics of automotive repair. I always enjoyed helping my dad work on his car. But when I turned 16 I got a ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Electric MotorsJason ReedLead Mechanic at B & CFt. Worth, TexasI've been working as a mechanic for 14 years. I truly enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. I started working in automotive repair due to my love for cars. A 1000 HP electric motor is the coolest project ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairCornelio CasasAutomotive Tech at Kearney GarageDenver, ColoradoI've been at it for 17 years now and I still very much enjoy working on cars. I've worked at dealerships for a long time, but I believe I grew more as a tech working at an independent garage. The constant variety and diagnos... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairNathan CooperAutomotive Technician at Reliable Auto RepairDallas, PennsylvaniaI am a 23 year old automotive tech. I started working with my dad on cars at about 10 or 11 years old, my dad tells me I was always interested in mechanical things. Rebuilding an entire Jeep is the coolest project I have wor... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairOlga MooreTool GirlAuburn, CaliforniaWhen I first met my boyfriend 6 years ago, I didn't know the difference between a flat and Philips screwdriver. Fast forward to now after countless rear end replacements, fuel pumps, water pumps, oil pans, brakes, engine dro... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJohn PerryMechanic at Town of WeymouthRockland, MassachusettsAt a young age, I was given a go-kart and learned how to fix it all on my own, self taught. I then purchased my first Snap-on item at 16. I've been hooked ever since! Nothing is better than working with your hands and fixing... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipMiguel AngelMaster Technician at Team NissanOxnard, CaliforniaI am a 10 year Master Technician working at Nissan. I love what I do and love helping people in need even more. It all started when I was 12 years old, a quick tune up on my dad's 88 Toyota truck started it all! The coolest ... read more Automotive - General RepairJustin BrokawTech at Crossroads AutomotiveRochester, New YorkI started as a tech about 2 and a half years ago. I was inspired by my father who was the #1 marine tech on the east coast. I grind every day to do my best, be the best and most honest tech like my father. I do it to make hi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
SalesmenScott GeigerSnap-on FranchiseeCentral City, IowaI’m 29 years old, from Kenosha and moved out to Iowa to take over a Snap-on route 4 years ago. I have always been a Snap-on user and enthusiast. My dad was a master tech for my entire life, I grew up admiring his purple Mopa... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairChris PoirierOwner at Sunnyside Automotive & TowingSequim, WashingtonI’m a 43-year-old guy that has been in the industry working in and around cars since I was 10 years old starting at my father’s shop. My father was a technician my whole life and I wouldn’t dream of any other job in the worl... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipMagiver AlbaTech at BayRidge ChryslerBrooklyn, New YorkI am 26 years old and started wrenching at 15 years old. I started wrenching with my father outside of where we live, from regular maintenance to suspension work. At the age of 17 I went to trade school. I’ve been working wi... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJustin CarothersShop Foreman/Lead Tech at Certified Diesel SolutionsCosby, TennesseeI’ve been turning wrenches for as long as I can remember. I started in the automotive field as a kid working with my dad. As I got older I realized cars weren’t for me but big diesels sure were. I worked on class 8 trucks an... read more Automotive - General RepairColin MillerMechanic at Key TruckCommerce city, ColoradoI’m 27 and work in Denver at Key Truck and Diesel. I started as a wash tech and basically worked my way up by starting hands on. Now, I fix anything and everything, gas and diesel. My Shelby GT500 is the coolest project I h... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceLuke JonesMuseum SpecialistAldie, VirginiaGrowing up my father would drag my family all over the place to see military shows and airshows. My father always had classic cars and muscle cars sitting in the driveway and motorcycles in the garage. During high school I ... read more Fleet MaintenanceAaron PowellBus TechnicianFranklin, OhioI went to school for diesel tech but out of high school I started working for GM and worked there for 10 years. GM moved to Michigan so I decided to stay in Ohio and I found this bus tech job, and haven't looked back. I am a... read more PowersportsDaniel GregoryLead Powersports Technician at CCSEColorado Springs, ColoradoFirst off, I love my job. I have been a powersports technician for 14 years. I started out working on motocross bikes when I was young and fell in love with it! I worked my way up in the industry by hands on from some of the... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipPenny GirvinAuto MechanicCheswick, PennsylvaniaI'm currently a student in the automotive program at Rosedale Technical College. I actively work on cars in and out of the shop. About 2 years ago, I was getting ready to start school to be an ultrasound technician and after... read more Automotive - DealershipRicky SheltonTechnician at Continental AudiOswego, IllinoisMy father taught most of what I knew and has always pushed me to grow and move forward. Just took his advice and ran with it. I have always been working on cars growing up. Went to school for something completely different. ... read more Automotive - DealershipGregg KirouacTechnician at Terryville ChevroletTerryville, ConnecticutI started working on cars at the age of 8 with my father. He was a Corvette Specialist and worked for a Chevrolet dealership for 35 years. I’ve always loved taking engines apart and rebuilding them. I graduated high school a... read more Automotive - General RepairEric CallDiag Tech at Bradshaw's Auto RepairMilwaukie, OregonMy father was a VW body and repair guy at young age and his passion wore off on me. I started with buying my first car - a 74 Nova at 14. My dad and I painted it, rebuilt the top end, put custom interior in and it was my hig... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipTong YangMechanic at ToyotaFresno, CaliforniaI am currently working at Toyota dealer. I was working at an auto body shop so I figure that working with paint for long term it not going to be good for my health, so I moved on to a Toyota dealer and I love that place. I s... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBen MetzOwner at Metz Machines LLCKenosha, WisconsinI started working on motorcycles when I was 16 and I even had my own street-bike. I took it to the dealership to get some scheduled maintenance done and was shocked at the price I was quoted, so I attempted to do it myself. ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Route DriverMichael MazanyDriver at Southern WineMillbrae, CaliforniaMy childhood best friend’s dad, Daniel, sold Snap-on out of Maple Heights, OH. I got my first calendar for Christmas in ‘83, I was 13 and my mom actually let me hang it in my room. One of my favorite saying to this day is “H... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJordan DoddHydraulic Tech at CaterpillarGilbert, ArizonaI started off as a tire tech at a local tire shop. I then was offered an opportunity to start working for Caterpillar. I first started off as a painter, but then I started to rebuild hydraulic cylinders. After learning so mu... read more Aviation/AerospaceIan TerryDirector of MaintenanceBoonsboro, MarylandMy granddad flew as a ball turret gunner on B-17s in WWII. The aviation bug bit me early on with many trips to airshows all over the place. I had no idea what I would do after high school, so my dad suggested I get into doin... read more Automotive - General RepairTeny CheMaster TechnicianFresno, CaliforniaI’ve been working on cars for quite a while now. I started Automotive Shop in high school and never looked back. What started as what would be a side hobby in high school became my career. I just love fixing things that are ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipDomenic FerraroTechnicianDerry, New HampshireI’ve been around cars for as long as I can remember. I would go to my dad’s shop after school, just helping and watching. After high school I worked at his shop and at a quick lube for a few years. I then started at a dealer... read more Automotive - DealershipJose YbarraShop Foreman at Subaru of Clear LakeHouston, TexasI graduated from UTI in 2009. I started off as a pm tech for a diesel truck company. I worked a family owned shop for a year while I was still in school as a general technician. I did a lot of jumping around for about 5 year... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairWyatt BlakemanDiesel Mechanic at Interstate Power SystemsGillette, WyomingI’m currently a heavy duty truck mechanic at Interstate Power Systems. I enjoy working on everything diesel from OTR trucks to diesel performance. I have been in the industry for roughly 5 years now and can’t wait to see wha... read more Automotive - DealershipRut RomahMechanic at Carolina NissanGreensboro, North CarolinaI was born in Vietnam. I came to the USA in 2006 in search of freedom. When I came to the United States, I saw a car I was fascinated by. In my country, there are only motorcycles, so that’s why I wanted to work on cars. I w... read more ManufacturingJacob RamlProject ManagerVolga, South DakotaAs a boy, I spent most of my days at my father’s mechanic shop. As I grew, I progressed from cleaning and putting away tools to working alongside my dad. The years working with him not only taught me the value of hard work a... read more Planet Earth QuestDr. Chris FosterPlanet Earth QuestYosemite National Park, CaliforniaI am visiting all the U.S. National Parks, setting a Guinness World Record. I'm maintaining my ride with only Snap-on tools! I started in California, at Yosemite, and will visit all land-based National Parks in the lower-48.... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
MotorsportsScott CallanderWarranty and Technical Manager at Triumph MotorcyclesAtlanta, GeorgiaI grew up working on cars with my dad and building hot rods so I almost feel like I was born into it. We never took a car to the shop and my mom would even get involved. I remember her helping to pull the transmission on our... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceMatthew MartinMechanic at Nashville Flight TrainingAdams, TennesseeI am a new A&P mechanic in my first job in the industry. I come from a whole family of aviators. My grandfather served in WWII and served all the way up in Thule, Greenland. As he puts it "I was so far north I had to look so... read more ManufacturingJustin StanleyMaintenance MechanicCorydon, KentuckyBeen wrenching as long as I can remember, I work on anything. Fleet MaintenanceJustin SockriterMechanic at C.w TransportSeaford, DelawareKeeping trucks on the road smoothly and safely is key in my line of work. Six days a week non-stop trucks rolling in and out from general maintenance and up keep to rebuilding p.t.o's - rears, trans, ect. All of our trucks h... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopRoger PrineA/C Tech at Fadallas Auto AirEight Mile, AlabamaIn 1984 my best friend's brother needed some help, he ran a shop called Auto Air of Alabama. It was winter time and they were rebuilding evaporator cores and accumulators and needed help with boxing and labeling. l did 1,100... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipHector TorresLube Tech at Findlay Chevy Buick and GMCBullhead City, ArizonaI'm just a regular guy that had an interest in engines and decided to go ahead and run with it. I got into this line of work when I decided I wanted to put a 454 in my dads old C1500. While it’s still not close to being done... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairGary MorieraBodyman at Delavan AUTONewark, New JerseyI have always lived down the street from a body shop where my family members work. I was given a chance to work there one day when they needed an extra hand around the shop. I took it upon myself to learn what they know by t... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Aviation/AerospaceDakota HowardAircraft Mechanic at New Mexico Aero ServiceAlbuquerque, New MexicoI am an 8 month apprentice for New Mexico Aero Service in Moriarty, NM. I have worked all over the board as far as jobs from general construction to commercial airlines and at the end of the day nothing makes me happier then... read more Construction Equipment RepairIsaac RodriguezTech 1 at Warren Equipment CompanyOdessa, TexasI work for Warren Equipment Company in Odessa, TX. I have lived here for the majority of my adult life and have worked in this company for two and a half year now. Before working as a technician, I worked in a family owned ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
IT SecurityRyan EricksonCar Builder/Cyber Security ArchitectLacey, WashingtonI’m a Cyber Security Architect who grew up racing and building cars with my father. I started working at a shop changing oil in high school and never lost the passion. I moved on to college and information technology, but n... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipShane MatusTechnicianPoincicana, FloridaIt all started when at 8 years old when my uncle brought me into his garage and showed me his 1972 Chevy Nova SS, 502 big block with 4 -120 oz bottles of NOS and at that moment I had to have one. Every day for the next 8 yea... read more Automotive - General RepairRyan TaylorMaster Technician at Affordable Tire and Brake CoPortland, OregonI started out as an 18 year old kid that liked to wrench on his own ride. I left for college to do a 2 year auto tech program. I got a job as an intern and still continue to work for the same shop 8 years later. I started my... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipHunter RicciFord ASSET Technician at Beach FordVirginia Beach, VirginiaIt started out when car culture helped me get better mentally. I then went to Virginia Beach Career and Technical Education Center for automotive service and learned a lot especially coming from little to no knowledge of the... read more Aviation/AerospaceJacob MaslakAir Frame and Power Plant / Masters of Aviation Maintenance StudentEastman, GeorgiaI am pursuing an Air Frame and Power Plant Rating and working on a Masters in Aviation Maintenance! I got into this field because the aerospace industry has always fascinated me. A Model 18 Twin Beech with a twin radial engi... read more Fleet MaintenanceAndy JaconettaSr. Global Vehicle TechnicianMontoursville, PennsylvaniaIt all started when my dad showed me how to work on our family cars when I was 8. My father was replacing the head gasket on our 80's wood-paneled Chrysler station wagon. He was having trouble lifting the head onto the engin... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairNestor ClavelDiesel Mechanic at Valleys DieselVisalia, CaliforniaI have been working on cars for almost 4 years now and it’s honestly the best thing that has happened in my life! I love working on cars - taking stuff apart and putting it back together and having that feeling of accomplish... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairDaniel BakerDiesel Technician at DSU Peterbilt PortlandPortland, OregonIt all started in high school of course and having fuel in my veins. I got a machine/manufacturing job. Life happened and I got introduced to the big rigs. You think you know wrenching until you work on a big rig! Nothing is... read more Automotive - DealershipPaul CollinsMotorcycle/SxS Technician at RideNowEl Mirage, ArizonaI have loved motorcycles since I was a kid riding my mom’s old Honda 185 three wheeler. I had been riding bikes long enough that I wanted to start fixing them myself. I got an opportunity to go to MMI after the Air Force. Th... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairAndy RoiniotisCollision Repair Technician at Pulera Collision CenterKenosha, WisconsinWhen I turned 16 and purchased my first car, I immediately had to paint the wheels and calipers on my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. From that, I starting painting wheels, calipers, spoilers, roofs, etc. I eventually went to schoo... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopTanor KiddAutomotive/Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice at Wrench Worx OKCOKC, OklahomaI’m a 3rd generation mechanic and was born on a bike. I’ve worked in my grandfather’s shop for the past 4 summers and winters. We have built many cars, trucks and bikes together. After I finish college, I want to be certifie... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipJuan BeltranAutomotive Technician at CarMaxGarland, TexasI attended UTI and I've been a tech for the past 4 years. I normally recondition cars so they can be sold on the lot. Last year, I suffered a stroke caused by the flu. That basically put a wrench in my plans to grow as a mec... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairSuspension TechnicianSuspension TechnicianFontana, CaliforniaI was brought up around classic cars and Snap-on tools as a kid. I joined the U.S. Marine Corp. and became a mechanic. I’ve been doing it now for 25 years! A '68 Dodge Charger is my favorite project! Industry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - General RepairJoshua SmithAuto Technician at Emery Auto and Diesel RepairEnglewood, FloridaI work in an auto repair shop, I have been doing it for 12 years. I just started using Snap-on tools a year ago and I will never buy another tool from another company again. They are the best quality tools I’ve worked with. ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipChristian QuinteroDiesel Technician at Texan GMCHuffman, TexasI starting wrenching with my dad growing up and have been doing it ever since! Quality tools were a must when doing things right and now that I’m doing it for a living, Snap-on is the way to go. An engine replacement on a 20... read more Automotive - General RepairLuis RamirezGSM at PepboysEatontown, New JerseyI just started in the field, I'm 35 years old. I’ve always had a passion fixing stuff and I finally desired to attend college in the automotive technology program. I took 2 years to get it done. I graduated in 2020 and am no... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipGustavo RoblesLine Technician at Ammaars Toyota VacavilleWoodland, CaliforniaI am 21 years old and cars are my life! Being in this profession has given me so many opportunities to meet amazing people and learn a lot of new skills that not only make me a better tech, but also help put food on the tabl... read more Military & DefenseRyan TurnerStaff Sergeant at U.S. ArmySoddy Daisy, TennesseeI’m a Construction Engineering Supervisor in the U.S. Army. I have used many Snap-on tools throughout my career; from hand tools, to welding equipment, a Snap-on tool has never let me down! I joined the Army as a Carpentry/M... read more Automotive - DealershipAndrew WeimerskirkTechnician Rockford, IllinoisI attended Lincoln Tech in late 2015. Now, I work at a local Chevy/VW/BMW dealership. I started wrenching on cars when I was 8 years old and I never learned to put the wrench down! At one of last shops I worked in, a custome... read more Waste HandlingCody LemastersHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Carolina Processing & RecyclingSummerville, South CarolinaI became a heavy equipment mechanic a little over 3 years ago. I was offered the job one day while running heavy equipment and repairing it on my time off. When I first started, I used nothing but no-named tools because I ne... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Construction Equipment RepairJimmy DolinskiLead Tech at Odeys Field ExpertsPapillion, NebraskaI grew up with my grandpa and uncle restoring old 442s in the backyard of the house. I watched, learned and took many trips to Genuine Parts to see my grandma and pick up parts. I love using my hands and solving problems. I ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Construction Equipment RepairRyan BellMobile Servive Technician at Home Depot RentalEdmond, OklahomaGrowing up with a dad working in dealerships, I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and fixing stuff. My dad played a big role in influencing my line of work, but instead of going automotive I went heavy equipment repair... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairSteffen ReddenMotorcycle Mechanic/Car PainterAvon Park, FloridaI fell in love with the dirt bikes boys riding up and down the streets in Baltimore back in the early 1990's. I got a 2 stroke 500cc and my red wings. At 18 I found an ad in the penny saver for a mask and taper at Earl Schei... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Fruit productionRoberto Cervantes JrStacker at Sunrise GrowetsSanta Maria, CaliforniaI’m currently working at a fruit production place and in a month I will be going to UTI. I start on July 20th in Rancho, Cucamonga. I’m 18 years old and I’ve worked on a lot of different cars. I got into mechanics when I was... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Fleet MaintenanceGarrett ColbathMechanic/welder at Agricycle EnergyExeter, MaineI’m 20 years old and I’ve been working with this company for 6 months now as a diesel mechanic/ welder. We haul food waste to a local farm that’s using that food waste as power. I love my job! I went through an automotive pr... read more Automotive - General RepairMatthew JohnstonHead MechanicBridgeport, ConnecticutI’m just an average guy, living an average life, trying to strive for extraordinary. Coming out of high school, I was looking at a life of trouble. I knew I loved cars and needed a career. It’s been 10+ years now and I run m... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairJacob LandisOwner of Shawleytown Auto Repair & SignsSomerset, PennsylvaniaI grew up helping my dad work on vehicles. Literally I was 2 years and helping him. Then as I got older we switched roles. In, September 2009 I lost my dad. That tore me to pieces, but I've been pushing through it. I know he... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairCasi PerezLvl 2 Fleet Tech at Swift TransportationReno, NevadaI’ve always wanted to be a diesel mechanic since I was in high school. I watched these neat looking rigs drive by all the time. I always wondered why diesel trucks sound so powerful. I was working two jobs: one was Home Depo... read more Construction Equipment RepairJoshua FariaDiesel MechanicModesto, California I have been a heavy duty mechanic for about 7 years and in all life’s up and downs I've always had a job that pays well. This is due to attention to detail in the repair and the quality of my tools being able to do the job ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipFranky HuizarService Tech at Sierra ChevroletMonrovia, CaliforniaI’m 31 years old and I’ve been in the industry going on 10 years now. I first started working at AutoZone to not only get familiar with the names of parts, but because it was the only place that was hiring that was fairly si... read more Automotive RestorationSophie GilbertAuto Refinisher/MechanicLynnwood, WashingtonGrowing up, my dad instilled in me a passion for automobiles. Although we may not have the same taste in cars, we both share a love of anything that puts humans on the move. My love of cars however was masked for a long time... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopPreston GeraldTech at V3 Jeep ShopSpringfield, KentuckyI'm 25 and have been working on cars for about 8 years. I’ve been around performance my whole life. I work at a Jeep shop and build custom rigs. I love Mustangs, fast cars and of course Snap-on to get the job done! My dad wa... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairPhilip BentzRestore John Deere Tractors at Self EmployedWashington, KansasI have always been amazed by machines and agriculture equipment. My grandpa and dad have been farmers their whole lives. It was always the best part of my day when I got to go help dad get the machinery ready for whatever jo... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairTyler BoydCollision Repair Technician at Lewis CollisionFarmington, ArkansasI work in a modern production collision repair facility and have for the last 8 years. I take tremendous pride in my workmanship and quality in my repairs as late model vehicles become more and more technologically advanced ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairSean BeatyTechnician at Atlantic Emergency SolutionsBelmont, North CarolinaI started out as a “gopher” for a local construction company. I picked up parts, cleaned the shop and assisted the mechanics. As mechanics came and went, I picked up some skills and bought my first tool set and helped out wh... read more Automotive - DealershipTyler PerryTechnicianPottsville, PennsylvaniaI found my true passion! My pops used to work on cars and I would always help him in any way I could. Although he passed away, his passion for cars definitely lives on through me. I learned a lot from him and didn’t have a f... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairTyler BrandWelder at Omaha Track EquipmentOmaha, Nebraska Automotive - DealershipBailey AnastasoffTechnician at Hyundai DealerScarborough, MaineI started getting into automotive when I joined the military in 2018 as a mechanic. I have a huge love for cars and figured I might as well make something out of it. After completing my schooling, I realized I can use the sk... read more Aviation/AerospaceJohn LasnierAircraft MechanicCoventry, Connecticut Motorcycle & Outdoor Power Equipment RepairKyle BondShop OwnerEagle Mountain, UtahI was sick of working behind a desk and working for somebody, so I opened my own small engine repair shop which allows me to feed my tool addiction, work on motorcycles and OPE and be my own boss. There was a need for my lin... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairMichael ThornDiesel Technician at Equipment MaintenanceWaterbury, ConnecticutI was adopted at a young age and grew up to beat the "statistics". Growing up, I was always interested in trucks. Like semi and off road equipment. I went to a trade high school for Residential and Commercial Electrical. Wh... read more Aviation/AerospaceAustin BanttariAircraft Mechanic at Lakeland Aircraft MaintenanceLakeland, FloridaTurning 20 in February, I've been an aircraft mechanic since I was 17 during my senior year of high school. I was taking a few aircraft maintenance classes at my school and I had just earned my pilot's license on a scholarsh... read more OtherJesse McDonaldFatherUnion, KentuckyMy daughter is the greatest thing I've ever made. Her name is Reagan and she loves working on her toys and "fixing" things. She's holding Grandpa's flare nut wrench I inherited when he passed. That is the wrench that started... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairSam StufftApprentice Tech at Neubauers Auto RepairBrookeville MD, MarylandI was an intern apprentice tech working at Neubauers Auto Repair in Ellicott City, MD. I was working at the shop before I went back to college in the fall. I had started a big job with one of the newer techs removing and rep... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Fleet MaintenanceEmanuel ColemanDiesel Technician at McIlwain Charters Inc.Jerome, PennsylvaniaMy name is Emanuel, I am a diesel technician for McIlwain School Bus and Charter Busfleet shop. We have over 259 vehicles we maintain. I have been turning wrenches since I was 12 years old. Some of the stuff I get involved w... read more Automotive - DealershipAlexis VillafanaMaster Technician at McAuley FordPatterson, CaliforniaI never worked on cars before and doing well in school wasn’t my thing, but I had a huge passion for cars since childhood. I met the UTI representative my senior year and was hooked. Took the automotive and Ford Fact Program... read more RacingCameron ConnellPerformance Engineer at Injected EngineeringCanton, GeorgiaAs a Mopar and Ford performance shop, we get a lot of Hellcats wanting some more power! I’m doing a pulley swap, 1200cc injectors, thermostat and crank pin! When I was 14, I started competing in dirt track racing. My love fo... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairMarcelo De AzevedoDiesel Technician at Truck Enterprise ManassasSpringfield, VirginiaSince I was 4 years old, I was always in the garage working with my dad and older brother on anything that needed fixing. And since then, I fell in love with working on old cars, new cars or anything that had an engine reall... read more Automotive - DealershipAdam BlackmonTech apprentice at Hendrick CDJRRemlap, AlabamaI’m 19 and working in a dealership under a diesel tech. I have been working here for about 2 years now. Tech school at the high school I graduated from is what got me into this line of work, I took 2 years of automotive. A R... read more Automotive - DealershipKyle BarkeyAuto/Diesel/Smog Tech at Morgan Attwood & SonLancaster, CaliforniaI have been an automotive technician for about 9 years, and I have had Snap-on tools my entire career and will continue to use the best in the business. I love working on cars and have always wanted to be a mechanic since gr... read more Automotive - DealershipFaraaz KassimTechnician at Largo HondaMiami, Florida Aviation/AerospaceCole AdamsonA/P MechanicPiedmont, OklahomaMy name is Cole Adamson, I’m 27 and I’ve always had a passion for aviation and mechanic work, which all got started when I joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard in 2017. In the guard I am an Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic on... read more Construction Equipment RepairJose OlivaLine Mechanic at Sunstate Equipment CoLos Angeles, CaliforniaMy dad was a forklift mechanic, but he never wanted me to enter this field of work. After high school, I decided to go to Universal Technical Institute and after I completed the program I entered the apprentice program at Su... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipJose JuarezDiesel Mechanic at Sunrise Ford Of North HollywoodSylmar, CaliforniaI’m 23 years old and I’ve been in the military since I was 17. I started wrenching at the age of 16 on and off as a hobby. Nothing crazy just helping my friends and neighbor with brakes and oil changes. After being in the mi... read more Automotive - General RepairJoseph WilkeApprenticing Mechanic at Terry’s Automotive & MarineIngram, TexasMy name is Joseph, I’m 18 years old and I’ve been into cars my whole life. Ever since I got my first truck, I’ve loved working on cars. I decided to go to St. Philips College in San Antonio, TX to learn more about the field,... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Forklift mechanicCarlos CarmonaForklift Mechanic at Office DepotOrange, CaliforniaFrom the age of 16-23 I worked in retail with no bright future in sight. I landed a job at Office Depot working in the maintenance department as a warehouse associate changing forklift batteries and handing out scanners. The... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipZach LeirasAuto TechnicianBel Air, MarylandFresh out of high school, I went right into the trade. I’m still new only being 20 years old, but I can’t see myself doing anything else! I’ve worked for Subaru for over 2 years now and I love it! I love the cars and the fee... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairRyan BrowningCollision Repair TechShelbyville, IndianaI started in the automotive field in 2005, straight out of high school. I went to Lincoln Tech in June 2005. I worked full-time at a platinum rated body shop as an apprentice during college, 8 hours a day with an hour drive ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Heavy duty technicianAntonio UribeHeavy Duty Technician at Republic ServicesLawrenceville, VirginiaI started in this line of work by taking an auto mechanics class. I didn’t like any mechanic work before that. After doing it for 2 years and becoming ASE student certified, I decided to go into heavy duty. I signed up for d... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairMatt ComrieCar Mechanic at AutoZoneLafayette, ColoradoI work part-time at AutoZone and have really enjoyed starting to fix my own car at home. I only have two Snap-on tools but hope to get more! Fixing my car has helped me save money, learn more, and even relax a bit too! I hav... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairCharles SchlinkmanAuto Body TechLancaster, PennsylvaniaI am 33 years old and have been working in a body shop since I was 15. I can’t find anything more fulfilling than taking a broken and smashed vehicle and making it new again. I am a third generation auto body tech. I recentl... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJoan RodriguezTurbine Mechanic at MD TurbineHialeah, FloridaI grew up always being around tools in my dad’s shop and always understanding you need the right tool for the job. Snap-on has always been the go-to #1 choice. I graduated high school and I wanted to work with my hands in a ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopKyle RamseyMechanic at Rapid Tire and AutoSmith Station, AlabamaIt all started when I was little and wanted to see how things worked. Now I work on everything from cars to heavy equipment! My paw paw was a mechanic and that is how I got into this line of work. A 1954 Chevy pickup is the... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopJonathan OsunaService Manager at Delek & Sons 76Santa Monica, CaliforniaSince I was a kid I used to tinker with anything - my mom's car or a broken DVD to broken Xbox. Eventually reaching 16 I got more into cars by being next to neighbors at my downstairs garage apartment. I took auto shop at 16... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Military & DefenseLeslie MillerSoldier at Fort GordonMartinez, GeorgiaI had a screw on an old motorcycle that would not turn. I couldn’t get an impact on it and I had never used a Snap-on screwdriver before. My friend brings over a Snap-on cross tip screwdriver he had borrowed from work. I was... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdam OldhamTech level 2 at PenskeWhite House, TennesseeI started out in trade school to become a machinist/welder, while working at Penske washing trucks. I worked as a machinist and a truck washer for months. I left Penske for a couple months then I realized I wanted to learn h... read more Public WorksDan CoxPublic Works at Village of GurneeBristol, WisconsinI started competing in motocross races when I was 10 years old. I would help my dad in the garage while he worked on my bikes and I learned how to wrench. I kept my passion in motorbikes up until I was 18. When I turned 19, ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairWyatt CurtisAuto TechnicianJacksonville, FloridaI first got into cars and mechanics as a little kid playing Gran Turismo 2 with my dad on the PlayStation. He knew I had a thing for cars and turning wrenches, so when I got a little older he started bringing me out into the... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Power GenerationNikolai Ray GonzalesMechanic at Chugach ElectricAnchorage, AlaskaHello my name is Nikolai Ray Gonzales. I first started wrenching with my father who would do simple repairs on our family vehicles. I found out I was really good at taking things apart and pretty good at putting them back to... read more Automotive - General RepairMark HanksLead Diagnostic Technician at Affordable Tire and BrakeColumbia City, OregonI am an ASE certified master auto tech working on getting L1 certified. I always liked working on cars. A 1968 Chevelle is the coolest project I have worked on, because it is mine! One of the funniest things that has happene... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJoseph MirabellaDiesel Technician at JX PeterbiltMadison, WisconsinI got into this field kind of late, I'd been tinkering on cars and trucks since I was a kid. When I joined the military, I decided to go into the medical field. After fixing people for 20 years, I figured it was time to do w... read more Automotive - DealershipRyan RettigTechnician at Dempsey DodgePlano, Illinois I have been fixing cars for about 7 years now. I started with my first car that broke down a lot: a Jeep. I fixed it myself to save money and have been hooked on it ever since, whether it’s at work, at home, or on the trail... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairLyman TickleJack of all trades at Tickle's FarmAvonmore, PennsylvaniaI grew up on a family run farm. My father was a professional mechanic and I learned the skills from him to keep our machinery running. If I was only 1/10th of the mechanic he was, I'll do fine. Thanks for the lessons, dad! A... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Motorcycle and bikesChristian HartmanMotorcycle/ Bike Mechanic at JBA Custom CyclesCape Coral, FloridaWhen I was just a small boy I always looked up to my dad. I always saw a red Snap-on box, he had every tool you can imagine. I got into motocross racing when I was just 2 years old. My dad and I always worked together and he... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingDavid SpinneyOwner at Tool SolutionsCORAL SPRINGS, FloridaMy dad had a repair shop outside of Boston in the 1950's. My uncle always had GTO's and would take me to drag races. All my friends had muscle cars when I was old enough to drive. My first car was a 1965 VW bug. Going to col... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDylan MendozaAutomotive Technician at Xsedo Enterprise LLCTucson, ArizonaI work in a specialty Audi automotive shop where we handle ordinary maintenance as well as custom work, such as big swaps like changing out the Audi 4.2l V8 for the 2.7l Biturbo V6. We also do full builds if the client would... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopAndrew HutchinsonShop foreman at AudiTucson, ArizonaI started in the automotive industry young, I was the first in my family in fact. In high school I attended the automotive course, after high school I went on to job corps for automotive technology. After job corps I got int... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairAnthony AragonMechanic at Premier Auto CareHouston, TexasI’m a young person and I was living in Honduras and my dad came to the U.S to buy cars and tools and that’s how I met Snap-on tools. Then, I came to live here and I began to buy my own Snap-on tools. My dad is a mechanic, so... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto tech school TCATJesse BassettAuto Tech Student at TCATClarksville, TennesseeI just started automotive technology at TCAT in January! I have met a lot of cool people and learned a lot! My instructor is awesome and working in the shop is very fun! I signed up for school because it sounded interesting!Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
General repairAlan TuckerTucker MaintenancePaducah, KentuckyIn the late 50's early 60's my dad had a real service station and garage. It was a small-town-did-everything type of business. His pride and joy was his collection of Snap-on tools. That is the quality I grew up with. I stil... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipTim LoweryLube Technician at Lou Bachrodt AutomallRockford, IllinoisWhen I was a kid, I always used to change brake pads with my grandfather, this changed into rebuilding most of my suspension on my first car. I took off from there. This launched my career into automotive and inspired me to ... read more Automotive - General RepairMichael SalamatianMechanic at Magic Auto RepairOklahoma city, OklahomaMy dad got me into the field. I remember as a kid working at my dad’s shop saying the Snap-on truck comes over on Tuesdays and being so excited to go in there and look at all the tools! I still to this day work on my desktop... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairBlake TriplettDiesel Technician at J.B HuntRogers, ArkansasI started out working when I was able to drive at 16 years of age. My first car was a 2007 Mustang and ever since then I’ve always been a Mustang fan. I miss that car! I was young and dumb and totaled it, still need to get o... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairMatthew HansenBasic Mechanic at ChemscapeCampbell Hall, New YorkI just turned 18 and have been learning mechanics from YouTube. I had to take over fixing my dad’s landscaping equipment because his worker died last year. I just love to fix my cars and my dad’s equipment. When I couldn’t a... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
ManufacturingSheri BanksAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Automotive - General RepairDaniel SalazarLube and Tire Tech at Big Brand Tire and ServiceVisalia, CaliforniaOne of my most recent projects was restoring a toolbox that was covered in rust and wheels that were stuck. I sanded it all down, cleaned out the whole toolbox, primed and painted the toolbox. Took me about 4 days of working... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdam MogilinskiDiesel MechanicPlainfield, IllinoisI’m a 23 year old Diesel Mechanic. I have been wrenching for almost 6 years and started because I enlisted in the U.S. Army and my job was a 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I now work at a Freightliner Dealership and I’m the m... read more Automotive - DealershipElmar MontenegroExpress Tech at Mike Ward InfinitiDenver, ColoradoMy story started in the year of 2018. I was always confused about what I wanted to do in life. But, I got the chance to go to technical college for auto technician and for FREE! So that was obviously an opportunity I couldn’... read more DIYAndrew MorrisHobbyistHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaI used your tools to construct my 3D printer, the knurled shaft on the screwdriver made assembly a breeze. I got into fixing things just for fun, I was looking for a hobby. Fixing up my car and building my 3D printer was the... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipMatthew StephensMechanic at FordDowningtown, PennsylvaniaI got into cars as a kid, my dad use to always fix our cars and I always helped. My grandfather also worked for Ford, a parts guy for 30 years I think. If he was still around, he would be proud that I, out of all his grandki... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairRex ChapmanDiesel Mechanic at R&K TruckingHelena, MontanaMy name is Rex Chapman, I'm 22 years old with a beautiful wife and 3 year old boy. I'm from Helena, MT. I spend most of my off time hunting the big game available in the western states and shoot BenchRest and F-Class matches... read more Construction Equipment RepairMatthew McNallyField Service Technician at Herc Equipment RentalsHoltsville, New YorkI’m a 38 year old going on my 15th year working in the equipment industry. I started my career working for a Hyster forklift dealer, then I moved on to the equipment rental industry. I always was curious about how things wor... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopZach DumireShop Foreman at Wades MotorsportsYork, South CarolinaMy dad came to the shop to get some parts and mentioned to me about how he was looking for someone and I’ve been here ever since. I was always so skeptical if I would ever be able to own Snap-on and all my other tools were b... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairTrenton SmithGeneral Manager at Jack's Engine Machine WorksDalhart, TexasAround my parts it’s all agricultural work. If not ranching its farming. I grew up ranching and there’s only so much you can learn. Doing mechanic work on irrigation engines seemed to have a lot to offer, it's been a little ... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Small Engine RepairJimmy HernandezSmall Engine Technician at MAE Power EquipmentAlton, TexasI got stared in this industry as a hobby, then a small shop at home. Now I’m working for MAE Power Equipment. I’m a small engine technician. I wake up every morning happy to go to work. My Dad passed away in 2011. He was a m... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairKyle EndowStudent/TechEl Cerrito, CaliforniaIt was almost a guarantee that I was going to like working with my hands. My dad is a mechanic and my grandfather was a mechanic, so I've been around the industry my whole life. When I was young my dad would bring me into th... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairBrian WhitesellEuropean Collision Repair TechnicianClarksville, TennesseeI used to be active duty in the Air Force and when I finished out my contract I went to collision repair college where I started learning. I've always loved cars since I was in high school and I've always wanted to do it pro... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - DealershipIan VazquezMechanic at Auto CityOroville, CaliforniaI’ve been in the field for 7 years. I’m currently the only mechanic at the shop I’m at and honestly, I love it. I keep it clean and tidy and never have to pick up after others. I went to trade school twice and practically li... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAmy ConliDiesel MechanicBend, OregonMy name is Amy. I work as a mobile diesel mechanic in Central Oregon. The company I currently work for is just two people, my boss and I. We work on anything diesel from generators to pickups, truck and trailers and equipmen... read more Automotive - General RepairHarrison ChagnonMechanic / FarmerWesterly, Rhode IslandI started out on the family farm learning to work on the tractors, and had a passion for turning wrenches. My sophomore year of high school I was eligible to transfer schools and take automotive at my local Career and Techni... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipStephen BeckerAuto TechnicianEnfield, New HampshireMy father is a mechanic, and I grew up around him repairing all sorts of vehicles and machinery. I have always had an interest in working with my hands and taking things apart and putting them together. I followed my father... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairLuis CamachoHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Inyo County Road DepartmentLone Pine, CaliforniaI was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. I was brought over to the United States when I was about 3 years old. My father was always fixing our vehicles because we couldn’t afford to have someone fix them, so I was always right nex... read more Automotive - DealershipEdward DeiroLead Technician at Fairview MotorsSaint Francis, WisconsinI've been wrenching since 1994 right out of tech school. I have always liked to take things apart and put them back together and build things. I like to figure out how things work. I figured I would take a class to learn how... read more Transportation - Bridge & Highway ConstructionJacob ManuelLab TechnicianMustang, Oklahoma I went to a vocational education center after high school for automotive service and started a career in the automotive industry afterwards. I stayed for about four years until becoming a technician for the Oklahoma Departm... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairChristopher SmithAutomotive technician at Plaza TireFarmington, MissouriI’ve been a loyal customer to Snap-on for 14 years. My 1st box was a classic 76 limited edition Ted Nugent edition. I absolutely loved it, but I out grew it and upgraded to Master Series triple bank custom power top and rhi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairDonald ToddEngine Specialist at Thompson Tractor Inc.Trafford, AlabamaI decided to become a diesel mechanic in 2009 and in August of 2009 I joined the Marine Corps as an automotive mechanic. Since then, my passion for diesel mechanics has grown immensely. I am now an Engine Specialist at a Cat... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Appliance repairCharles ErdahlAppliance RepairIrvine, CaliforniaI began working on small machines at a young age and I got into this line of work by training with my friend’s dad. I was first introduced to Snap-on when I was in high school. Ever since then it has been my mission to not o... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairDavid CookDiesel mechanic at Route 19 Heavy Truck RepairHadley, PennsylvaniaI am 23 years old and I have been turning wrenches all my life at my dad’s shop. When I turned 18, I went ahead and went to work for Chrysler and from that moment on I always wanted to do the best work I could possibly do wi... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairNick FossDiesel Tech 2 at Petro/Travel Centers of AmericaKingman, ArizonaI’ve always wanted to be a mechanic and the opportunity was given to me. The coolest project I worked on was a cab over a semi truck. Aviation/AerospaceMichael AnthonyEMC Test Engineer at Professional Testing Inc.Round Rock, TexasAfter spending many years as the customer getting my products tested to get onboard the aircraft, I am now working for the test lab. I specialize in testing products in the RF and electromagnetic fields. It can be very chall... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairDez FerrellOwner / Custom Paint and Autobody at Nessys KustomsMaricopa, ArizonaI didn’t grow up in a shop, nor did I have any interest in cars most of my life. It wasn’t until I owned a Honda Accord that introduced me to the huge import scene that was going on about 14 years ago. Lots of car shows and ... read moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
HVACBrandon LeppoldCentrifugal Chiller Tech at ACSChino Hills, CaliforniaI work for the local union 250. I started my first three years pipe fitting, then went on to be a large tonnage tech. I love the trade and working with my hands. I hope to add a lot more Snap-on tools to my collection along ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
RacingConnor BergPowersports MechanicPerryhall, MarylandI am a 17 year old power sports mechanic who just fell in love with the wrench. I started working on dirt bikes as a little kid and just fell in love with the way that a ratchet clicked. Ever since then I have worked on anyt... read more Automotive - General RepairCarlos VillafanaMechanicLeander, TexasI’m a mechanic, I just started about two years ago. I love everything about cars. I have a 1966 VW bug my dad got it for me when I turned 18. There’s still lots to do on it, but I’m happy and glad I have Snap-on tools to get... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Technical Education - students and instructorsAnthony ODiesel Technician (in training)Long Pond, PennsylvaniaEver since I was a kid, I have always had a fascination with cars and trucks. I would name the makes, models, and engines of the cars we would drive by on road trips. As I got older, I would research different trucks and cus... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
ForgingAlec MertzProject crew at Scot ForgeMcHenry, IllinoisI have been into working on stuff ever since I could remember. In high school I got into heavy machinery and started out welding at Miller Formless in McHenry, Illinois. I always wanted to be a Welder/Fabricator, but I lived... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceSugun RattiAircraft Technician at JetworxLittlerock, CaliforniaI moved here from India about 5 years ago. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot but could never afford it and eventually stumbled upon a vocational school website offering an A&P program. No one in my entire family is mechanical... read more ManufacturingSteven SpauldingMachine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI’ve always been proud of the work I do, going out and making the best tool out there. ManufacturingFrankie ColemanForge Support Machinist at Snap-onElizabethton, TennesseeWe must be doing pretty good if we made it to 100 years! ManufacturingShirley Summers4 Post Assembly at Challenger LiftsLouisville, KentuckyIf I take my car to a shop, I know what my car is rolling up on. I know how they're going to use it to do what they need to do. Here at my job it's a really good, friendly environment and they care about safety. ManufacturingMichelle NicholsonForm & Weld Operator at Snap-onAlgona, IowaI love the quality of the tools we make. Aviation/AerospaceJay AlbertsonJet MechanicTucson, ArizonaMy father encouraged me to get into aviation. I was a Gulfstream jet mechanic and used a Snap-on classic 78 for my daily tasks maintaining corporate jets. Rebuilding a neglected Gulfstream III from nose to tail was one of my... read more ManufacturingFrank WeissSocket Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinWe have a good group of employees as well as managers. You might not get the solution you wanted, but at least they listen. They listen and think about it. ManufacturingJerry BennettAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Automotive - General RepairBearded MechanicTechnicianGreen Brook, New JerseyAfter going through a rough patch in life I started looking into a trade to work in, and that’s when I found out being a mechanic is my best bet. I got into my line of work after being a service writer at the start of my car... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Power GenerationEbonie GrahamDiesel Technician/ Power Generation Technician at Cummins/Travel Centers of AmericaAtlanta, GeorgiaI’m from Lexington, KY but I live in Atlanta, GA. I’ve always been talented with my hands with a love for old school cars. I started my journey at University Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois for automotive technology. ... read more ManufacturingKenneth RhodesAssembly Associate at Snap-onConway, Arkansas Construction Equipment RepairAutumn EbertHeavy Equipment Mechanic at RDO EquipmentBlack Cayon City, ArizonaHi my name is Autumn. I am a full time heavy equipment mechanic. I work for a John Deere dealership in Phoenix, AZ. My journey began back when I was a kid, I used to work on cars with my dad and in high school I took auto sh... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJordan BussardAviation Mechanic Apprentice at CD Aviation ServicesJoplin, MissouriI’ve always loved aviation and I got into aviation maintenance after originally wanting to be a Pilot. I talked to the owner of the airport in my hometown of Aurora and they gave me a job cleaning planes and shadowing the A ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairMatt GarciaDiesel MechanicOrland Park, IllinoisI’ve been an auto mechanic for over 13 years and decided to become a involved in the commercial tire industry 4 years ago and now I got accepted into a Kenworth dealership as a diesel mechanic trainee. I’ve been at this job ... read more ManufacturingGina EvansAssembler at Snap-onConway, ArkansasWe all help each other, and we always make time for each other. Automotive - General RepairScarlett BlancoMechanic at Mavis TireSomerset, New JerseyMy name is Scarlett, I'm 27 years old, I'm in the automotive field, and I've been a mechanic for 9 years now and loving it. I wouldn't change my job for anything! Sure being a woman in this field has its ups and downs but it... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopJuan OrregoWelder/Fabricator at JJ Audio DesignsOrlando, FloridaI got into working on cars because of my brother. He wanted an audio system so I learned. From there I started buying tools and learning how to build cool stuff. I started building car audio about 15 years ago in Circuit Cit... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairNoah HoltDiesel Technician at Mad Diesel PerformanceFlushing, MichiganI am an 18 year old who has a huge passion for Diesel Trucks. Eat, sleep, and breathe diesel. I started wrenching with my dad as a kid and ever since I started wrenching I couldn’t stop. I started working in a diesel shop pa... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopRyan ChiarellaWelderWest Long Branch, New JerseyAfter I discovered my love of welding through my work on classic VWs I enrolled in school to obtain my 6G welding certification. I’ve been working in the field for two years now and am returning to get certified in TIG weldi... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
RacingBrian WilsonCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaA second-generation race engineer, I am a native of Detroit, Mich. I grew up around racing and began competing in go-karts at age eight. My father, Steve, was also a racer and in 1995 served as a race engineer for the No. 33... read more RacingJeremy BullinsCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaGrowing up in North Carolina, racing was a constant presence to me. My father worked on dirt late model cars in Piedmont Triad area and I began accompanying my dad to the race shop and 311 Speedway in Madison, N.C., when I w... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopValentino Gotay12volt Wiring TechnicianCoram, New YorkI always use to take everything apart to see how it would work and then try to figure out how to put it together. Once I was in high school I took every auto class I could and joined the robotics team. From high school I wen... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - General RepairJonathan GattereauC-Level Tech & Apprentice at Nassau County Police Department & PetrolwerksBaldwin, New YorkMy name is Jonathan Gattereau I’m 19 years old. Since my sophomore year in high school I’ve been working in an auto garage because I realized that I wanted to be a Mechanic. Not too soon after, I realized I want to be an exo... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
RacingPaul WolfeCrew Chief at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaI started working on race cars and being involved in racing started when I was a young kid in upstate New York. My dad worked on dirt modified cars in our local area and would always bring me to the shop and the track. At a... read more