Automotive - General RepairRandall HidalgoMobile Auto Technician at On Site Auto ExpertsRahway, New JerseyI’ve been a tech for 12 years and just recently started my own mobile mechanic venture. I was 25 when I began in the field, inspired by friends who were also starting out as mechanics. My advice is to keep your head down and... read more ManufacturingShane NeumanDirector of QualityFairfield, IllinoisI've been a gearhead all my life and got my start in high school. With over 30 years of experience, I've learned to work hard but also to take breaks and enjoy life.
Automotive - Specialty ShopBrian HammondProprietor at Unique AutokraftColumbus, OhioI got into the collision and restoration industry after watching a friend’s father restore cars throughout my childhood. With 16 years of experience, I always say: buy the tools you need now and don’t think twice. They’ll pa... read more Commercial constructionJesse SanchezJourneyman Ironworker at Local 24Aurora, ColoradoI have been a Maker and Fixer for 10 years. I always tell every apprentice to drop the phrase 'I know'—it doesn’t add value to any conversation and can close you off from learning. I knew early on that college wasn’t the rig... read more Aviation/AerospaceJames ZbindenAviation Maintenance Technician at MacAir Aviation LLCHuber Heights, OhioI’ve been a maker and fixer for about five years now. My interest in maintenance began when I helped my dad repair lawn mowers, which sparked a passion that led me to attend Airframe and Powerplant school to work on airplane... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopGiuseppe IatarolaMotorWeek "Your Drive" Host/Gearhead/Content Creator/Skilled Trades Advocate at Giuseppe's GarageHellertown, PennsylvaniaI got started in the automotive industry because my father owns a Collision Repair Facility, and since it's a family business, I was at the shop from a young age. I remember watching completely destroyed wrecks come in and s... read more Automotive - General RepairSalomon MoralesMechanic at Sals AutoHouston, TexasQuality tools make all the difference—cheap ones don’t last, but the good ones are built for a lifetime and backed by a warranty. My father inspired me to become a mechanic and taught me the value of investing in the right t... read more Metal ArtJeremy WerkheiserArtist at Metal RelicKingsley, PennsylvaniaI didn’t start welding to become an artist. I started because I was always drawn to metal. I had some on-the-job training with the best mentors, and then my life hit rock bottom. I lost everything I had built in just one yea... read more Automotive - DealershipJorge SagastumeLube Tech at Ford Country lvLas Vegas, NevadaMy dad inspired me to start working on cars, and that spark has grown into a career—now I’m at a dealership, working my way up toward my dream. If I could give one piece of advice, it would be to focus on your goals and talk... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsCharles BrabenderStudent at Umpqua Community CollegeSutherlin, OregonI got started in the automotive industry because working on cars always felt natural to me. From a young age, I was drawn to how things worked—especially engines and mechanical systems—but it wasn’t just curiosity. After a l... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsKeith RollinsInstructor at Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasota, FloridaGrowing up in the '70s, most of my friends had cool, fast cars and knew how to work on them. I wanted to be the best mechanic around with the best cars—but when I started out, I had no real focus, little knowledge, and hardl... read more Automotive - DealershipAnthony WellsTechSchererville, IndianaI spent time in the garage at a young age with my uncle, which is where my passion for the trade really started. One key lesson I’ve learned along the way: buy your tools once—invest in quality from the start, and they’ll la... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsJason WhittemoreInstructor at MMTCCornville, MaineI started in our family power equipment dealership. We are also a family of builders, and I am currently a construction technology instructor at the high school level. My advice? Develop your skills and work ethic. Continue... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsTj ElliottAutomotive InstructorWest Springfield, MassachusettsMy shop teachers were my biggest inspiration in life. My advice? Listen! There is a lot to learn if you just listen.
Automotive - General RepairD’ante GallegosStudent at CRTCBurleyMy grandpa was a skilled craftsman who worked on all his own projects—he was a genius when it came to the trades, and I always looked up to him. The life he built is something I’ve always admired and hoped to follow. My advi... read more Commercial CarpentryZachary SmithCommercial Carpentry InstructorAustin, MinnesotaMy path to carpentry began one summer when I remodeled my son's room—that project sparked something in me. I enrolled in a training program, competed in SkillsUSA as a student, and absolutely loved it. After graduating, I sp... read more ConstructionOwen BrackbillGeneral Construction at Zaveta Custom Homesdoylestown, PennsylvaniaI started in construction because I enjoy working with my hands and love walking through homes to see the results of the work. My advice is to give every trade a chance—you never know which one might be the perfect fit for y... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairKierra BoatrightAuto BodyWest Valley, UtahDon't give up!
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJohn ParkerHeavy Duty Truck Technician at Robert’s Truck Center Farmington NMAztec, New Mexico
Automotive - DealershipLucas MooreAutomotive Technician at White-Allen AudiXenia, OhioEver since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with cars—the looks, the sound, the speed, and the community around them. In 2008, my dad bought a PlayStation 3 and Gran Turismo 5, and from the moment I started playing, I was ho... read more Automotive - DealershipTrinity AndersonWelder at Trucks Trailers and MoreMandan, North DakotaMy inspiration came from my dad and a desire to learn how to weld different things. That curiosity pushed me to start developing my skills. One important piece of advice I’ve learned along the way is to have patience—you’re ... read more Automotive - General RepairAlejandro SchloesserTeacher at Green Bay Area Public SchoolAppleton, WisconsinI have been inspired by teachers and mentors that I had growing up, the principal figure being my dad. Do not misspend your youth and try and take every opportunity that comes your way. In your youth you can afford to fail a... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairTobin MccordHeavy Diesel Technician at Ascendance Truck CentersWausau, WisconsinMy dad was the one who got me into the industry and sparked my interest in working on vehicles. One piece of advice I’d pass on is to take care of your body from the very beginning—this line of work can be tough, and staying... read more ElectricalJoe PeterElectrician at Self EmployedNew Bedford, MassachusettsMy advice is to work hard!
Automotive - DealershipRiley CaseyWelding at Grand bounceGrove, Oklahoma
Automotive - General RepairJoseph ManleyMechanic at Sanchez Automotive RepairValleyI was inspired by watching people on YouTube take cars completely apart and put them back together—it sparked a real interest in how things work. My advice is to take your time; automotive can be frustrating, but with patien... read more ConstructionThomas LeiskauInstructor at Saint Paul CollegeSt Paul, MinnesotaMy former teacher inspired me to pursue this career. If I could give my past self some advice, it would be to have worked harder as a young man.
Technical Education - students and instructorsClayton ReevesWelder at Career Technical Education CenterFresnoI started welding my freshman year and have continued ever since. My advice is to not give up, because the beginning is always the hardest part. Keep pushing forward and strive to be the best you can be.
Industrial EquipmentGeorge ToubekisField Test Application EngineerUniversity Park, IowaI have been a gear head my entire life. Don't wait, just go for it!
Technical Education - students and instructorsTom HillsteadAdvisor at Saint Paul CollegeSt. Paul, MinnesotaMy advice is to go for it!
Agriculture Equipment RepairLiam FlemingEmployee at AG ProWakeman, OhioMy grandpa first inspired me to become a mechanic when I was growing up, which led me to attend EHOVE Career Center to train as a diesel technician. After some time in the heavy-duty over-the-road truck industry, I realized ... read more Automotive - General RepairTimothy LafondWelderLyndonville, VermontMy grandfather was my inspiration, and I started following in his footsteps, which led me into the trade. The best advice I can give is to work hard and stay true to yourself, those values will carry you far in both your car... read more WeldingAlyssa GirondoWelderMorgantown, West VirginiaI decided I wanted to better my life, and my kids were my biggest inspiration to make that change. My advice to anyone holding back is simple: just do it. Stop telling yourself you’re not smart enough, you are and taking tha... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairScott ToweryWelding Instructor at Silverton HSSilverton, OregonFollow your passions, and remember that it’s okay to change your career path while continuing to build your toolbox of skills along the way. I was inspired by my high school agricultural teacher to get involved with Career a... read more Automotive - DealershipNatalie GarrettAutomotive Technician at Honda of ClevelandRinggold, GeorgiaIn high school, I watched a documentary by Mike Rowe featuring an interview with a female welder, which first sparked my interest in the trades. That inspired me to develop a passion for cars and ultimately pursue a degree i... read more PlumbingAaron GuestInstructorNew Haven, ConnecticutMy uncle, who was a plumber when I was a kid, inspired me to follow in his footsteps and become a plumber myself. My advice is to take every risk and let go of fear—no reward comes without taking chances!
Construction Equipment RepairBrad HoodTeacher at CCCAJacksonville, AlabamaMy father and grandfather were both carpenters, which inspired my own path in the trade. My advice is simple: get on the job and learn—hands-on experience is the best way to grow your skills.
Technical Education - students and instructorsAlan LloydWelding Instructor at Cassia Regional Technical CenterAlbion, IdahoAfter over 30 years in the industry, I was ready for a change and decided to go into education to share the technical skills I had developed throughout my career.
Auto Body/Collision RepairCallie NickersonPainter Assistant at Carstar NorthwestGretnaI fell in love with the industry after my truck broke down and I had to learn to fix it myself. My interest in painting developed later from a custom paint class I took at Metropolitan Community College. My advice is to keep... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsTim StorbeckInstructor at Lit.eduBeaumont, TexasMy father was and still is my inspiration. If I could give my past self some advice, it would be to listen more to what my father said.
ManufacturingGage StephensMulticraft at KamtekHoover, AlabamaI’ve worked in manufacturing ever since graduating high school because it was the easiest path to take when I wasn’t sure what career I wanted. My advice is to attend industry days and explore all the options available—you m... read more Aviation/AerospaceJustus FeraStudent at M&M Golf CarsLees Summit, MissouriHow you start doesn’t matter—what matters is that you take that first step. I grew up working alongside my grandfather, who could fix just about anything, and I always looked up to him. Wanting to be like him is what inspire... read more Construction Equipment RepairAshlyn JohnsonHelperBakersfield, CaliforniaMy dad inspired me to get into construction, and his influence helped shape my passion for the trade. My advice is to not be afraid to put yourself out there—get hands-on, stay involved, and don’t hide from the work. That’s ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdrian PelayoWelder at Performance Diesel ServiceYerington, NevadaI started my career as a welder going to school for diesel mechanics and welding. After finishing my degrees, I got a job as a welder. I inspire by being a role model to brothers. My advice is to work hard and do your best a... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsLucas CarrTeacher at Sullivan East High SchoolKingsport, TennesseeAs a designer, I was inspired by a high school teacher who helped me see the possibilities in this field. My advice: go explore a variety of career options and find something you truly love doing.
ManufacturingSergey PretreMachinist at Twin City FanMitchell, South CarolinaI started in high school and quickly fell in love with the craft. Even when I took a break to serve in the Army, I found myself constantly thinking about the manufacturing sector. Now I’m in college, working toward degrees i... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsLily RichardsonConstruction at Quantum Sign CorperationSandwich, IllinoisI always loved watching HGTV as a kid, but for a long time, I didn’t think I could actually do it—especially being a girl. I kept trying to find anything that came close, until I finally decided to just go for it and join th... read more Aviation/AerospaceEdmundo SalazarMachinist at StandardAeroMonte Alto, TexasI was previously a manufacturing engineering student but became interested in the hands-on production of products, so I decided to take a machining route. My advice is to get to work, and even if you feel down, remember that... read more WeldingLucas SysterStudentFargo, North Dakota
Agriculture Equipment RepairNolan KassebaumEquipment Operator at Tree Shrubs and MorePapillionI got inspired through YouTube—and my best advice? Just do it.
Aviation/AerospaceCrystal LinStudent at Aviation high schoolFlushing, New YorkMy sophomore year teacher was the inspiration and starting point for everything I do today. Their encouragement and belief in me set me on the path I'm on now. One lesson that’s stuck with me is to just keep going, even when... read more Aviation/AerospaceJunior GonzalezAviation Maintenance Teacher at Aviation High SchoolBronx, New YorkI graduated from Aviation High School and served in the Marine Corps. My advice is to cherish every moment and build strong relationships along the way—they make all the difference.
HvacAustin FishHvac apprentice at esc environmental systems coBurlington, ConnecticutThe trade seemed interesting to me, so I decided to give it a try—and I’ve found it to be a great career where no day is ever the same. My advice is to never give up and keep moving forward. If you don’t enjoy one area of th... read more Automotive - General RepairNick KarmannB Tech at Taylor ChryslerRolla, MissouriMy grandpa inspired me to start working on vehicles—it all began with a race car when I was three, and it just took off from there. My advice: take every opportunity you get; you never know what’s going to come of it.
Technical Education - students and instructorsDana VinsonAutomotive Teacher at Frenship High SchoolLubbock, TexasI grew up in agriculture, where learning how to fix things was a priority, and that hands-on experience laid the foundation for my career. After moving to Lubbock, I got my start at a local Ford dealership, which led to a lo... read more ManufacturingZachary BakerMachinist at SpartanMoberly, MissouriAn amazing instructor inspired me, and ever since, my advice has been simple: work hard and care about precision.
Auto Body/Collision RepairBryan VargasDamage appraisalHayward, CaliforniaI got my start in this field because my family owns a body shop, and being around it sparked my interest early on. One important lesson I’ve learned is to take your time and be patient with yourself—you're not going to be gr... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopWyatt ArdAutomotive Technician at Bass Automotive LLCPamplico, South CarolinaI got started working on cars in automotive technology during high school, and my best advice is to be a sponge—absorb as much information as possible.
TransportationJarred ClarkLogistics at ImerysKellyton, Alabama
Other (Fill in the blank)Micah GrayCabinet Maker at Foundations WoodworkingJohnson CityI’ve always been interested in building, and my grandpa was a big inspiration for me. My advice: don’t be afraid to start.
Automotive - General RepairBrooklyn LurkerAutomotive Technician at Nisqually Auto and TowingLacey, WashingtonMy journey began with a worn-out Honda that I was determined to keep running, which sparked a genuine interest in automotive work. That interest led me to trade school, where instructors G and Anderson provided a strong foun... read more Automotive - General RepairAdam FrazarAutomotive Instructor at Wallace State Community CollegeJasper, AlabamaMy high school and college auto instructors inspired me to work in this field and to teach it. I saw the impact he had on young students that might otherwise have ended up in trouble or without employment. My advice for thos... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairIzzie SchmidtAuto Body StudentMankato, MinnesotaI was detailing full time and wanted to keep learning more, and I met the new auto body tech at our dealership. She told me I should go back to college for Auto Body—and so I did! I’ve learned to never be embarrassed if you ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJayden TesterWorkermankato, MinnesotaMy brother-in-law is my biggest inspiration.
Automotive - DealershipMason KleinfelderLube Tech at Ford of HomewoodHomewood, IllinoisI joined the automotive program at my high school, and it set me on the path I’m on today. My advice: work as hard as you can and learn as much as possible.
Auto Body/Collision RepairKage CollinsAutomotive Refinish Technician at Levanders Body ShopSt. Paul, NebraskaI got started young—my dad has worked in the industry doing automotive refinishing, and I followed in his footsteps. Now I work alongside him, and it’s been an incredible journey. My advice: stay committed to yourself and yo... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsTyler ChrystalAutomotive Instructor at LpvecRussell, MassachusettsI took automotive in high school and set my sights on being the best of the best. If I had one piece of advice, it’d be this: get started sooner.
Automotive - DealershipColin VenableService Technician Apprentice at Bozarth ChevroletCastle Pines, ColoradoI’ve been tinkering with cars since I was a pre-teen, working alongside my grandfather, and that early experience sparked a lifelong passion for automotive work. In high school, I earned a Maintenance and Light Repair certif... read more ManufacturingMatt MarciniakMaintenance at RivianCarlock, IllinoisI found inspiration through an apprenticeship at Rivian—it really pushed me to think differently. My advice: keep being curious. Don’t focus on trying to be right—focus on finding the right answer.
ManufacturingNick MockIndustrial Maintenance Tech at RivianBloomington, IllinoisMy inspiration came from a paid apprenticeship at Rivian—it really opened my eyes to the possibilities. If I could give one piece of advice, it’d be this: start trade school sooner.
Automotive - General RepairStephanie EncarnacionAutomotive TechnicianWorcester, MassachusettsGoing to a technical high school definitely helped me—once I explored the automotive program, I completely fell in love with it and couldn’t see myself doing anything else. My advice is to take your time doing the work—don’t... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsAshley LawtonSkilled Trades InstructorShreveport, LouisianaI love teaching and making things, so teaching students to build things has been my ideal job! My advice is to just do it!
Automotive - General RepairAlexa Garcia-AlexanderTransportationDallas, TexasI wanted to do something with my hands and learn something useful. That's how I found this industry. My advice is to learn as much as you can, there is always more to learn!
ManufacturingJesse SmithManufacturing at Rockdale Career AcademyCovington, GeorgiaI took a visit to my old high school and was offered a job as a technology teacher. I decided to give it a chance, and 13 years later, I’m still in love with it. As a computer engineer, I use my problem-solving skills to bet... read more RacingJacob KnechelStudentClayton, North CarolinaI first started out working on small engines and then cars, with my dad. My advice is to have the right tools for the job that you are doing, it makes all the difference!
ManufacturingAdam FulbrightManager at North Georgia Technical CollegeHull, GeorgiaHigh school shop classes got me started, thanks to some great instructors who took the time to recognize and encourage my talent. Their support helped set me on the right path. My advice is simple: learn a skill—when you hav... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairBridget DunfeeTechnicianScarborough, MaineI got started in high school and was inspired by my older brother and father to get into the trades. My advice is: don’t let the guys intimidate you, just get started and you will find your way as you go!
Automotive - General RepairJeremy LanzaEmployee at J and J classicsBrunswick"My dad and brother inspired me, and I’ve always been around working on stuff. My advice is to pick a path you love and run with it.
Heavy Equipment OperationsCollin GoshertLaborer at B.R. Kreider & SonLititz, PennsylvaniaMy teacher from Lancaster CTC inspired me to compete in SkillsUSA and take the leap into the workforce, which really set the stage for my career. Looking back, I’d encourage others to get into this line of work as early as p... read more Automotive - General RepairJames CarducciDiesel Tech Teacher at Churchill County High SchoolFallon, NevadaWho inspired me? Johnathon Young at TMCC Reno, NV inspired me! My advice to anyone just starting out is to collect your tools early.
ManufacturingJacob WinterStudent at Sussex Hamilton High SchoolMenomonee Falls, WisconsinI got started doing cabinetmaking and slowly worked my way in my education through welding, machining, and technical drafting. My advice for people just starting out is to focus more on what you love to do, rather than what ... read more Automotive - General RepairDawson SnipesInstructor at Doherty High SchoolColorado Springs, ColoradoI've been interested in mechanics since I was a kid—if it has an engine, I'll figure it out! To build on that passion, I know that continuing my education is important, and I would recommend further training for myself. I'm ... read more ManufacturingDoyle HaynesTraining Manager at HomdaJacksonville, AlabamaMy advice is to always stay positive!
Aviation/AerospaceRobert ThrockmortonAviation Maintenance Technician at TCAT MorristownKnoxvilleWhat got me involved? Just personal interest—but it grew into something much more. My advice: don’t quit. Persevere through the challenges, because it pays off greatly.
Agriculture Equipment RepairAvery FeasterFarming at Jordon run wvMaysville, West VirginiaMy parents got me started, and I eventually took it over. My advice to anyone just starting out is that it's okay to make mistakes, that is how you learn.
Automotive - DealershipSean BrinkerAutomotive TechnicianGrayson, KentuckyI’ve been working on cars my whole life, but only recently made it my full-time profession—and I couldn’t be happier! My advice: don’t be afraid to make mistakes. They’re part of the journey.
Automotive - DealershipSeth JamesAuto Teacher at Davie County SchoolsMocksville, North CarolinaMy dad and my auto teacher were my biggest inspirations. One thing they taught me that’s always stuck: always have a plan—and a backup plan.
Technical Education - students and instructorsJeff StruhsTeacher at Copper Hills High SchoolSouth Jordan, UtahI got started because of my father and grandfather, who taught me from the age of 10 how to work on vehicles and small tractors. This is a great career, but it’s hard on the body—so having an escape plan is important.
Auto Body/Collision RepairTodd KiefferAuto Collision Instructor at Greene County CTCClarksville, PennsylvaniaMy dad had a body shop, and he inspired me to follow in his footsteps. Now, as an Auto Collision Instructor, I can say firsthand—it’s a rewarding career with a lot of opportunities!
Heavy Duty Truck RepairCharles SmithInsturctor at FETCFrench creekI got started and gained a lot of inspiration from Trade School. My advice to anyone starting out is to love what you do.
Automotive - Specialty ShopLuciano IatarolaOwner at Lucky's Auto BodyHellertown, PennsylvaniaI have 35+ years of experience. I work with pride and keep pushing myself forward. I only use the best tools and products that showcase my best work—it saves a lot of time and makes a big difference.
I got started in this i... read more RacingVance WelkerChief Mechanic at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaMy name is Vance Welker. I work for Team Penske. I’ve been with the team for 24 years. When I started out of high school, I really didn't know what I wanted to do. I've always been mechanically inclined and very good with my... read more RacingTrish WittDriverHoney Brook, PennsylvaniaGo for it! We started from nothing, proof that hard work pays off. Dream big and follow through. My dad and uncle got me into racing, and we’ve never looked back. I'm proud to be a driver in the racing industry, chasing the ... read more Home Mechanic/Drag RacerNolan TanCDL/ Heavy Equipment trainerKahului, HawaiiWith over 30 years of experience, I was first inspired by hot rod magazines from the ’80s. That passion led me to where I am today—as a CDL and Heavy Equipment trainer. My advice? Have fun, like what you’re doing, and be saf... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsTristan CamdenTeacher at Murphysboro High SchoolMurphysboro, IllinoisI’ve been working on cars and motorcycles since I was around 14 in 2013. My family has been in drag racing for over 40 years, so growing up in the garage was about the only option. There’s always something new to learn no ma... read more ExcavatingSam HoxieGas Tech/Operator/Mechanic at Dilchers ExcavatingBliss, New YorkI've been working with my hands since I was about 3 or 4—basically as soon as I could walk and talk. I spent a lot of time in the shop with my dad, whether we were working on race cars, dirt bikes, classic cars, or just tack... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairHunter DeckerDiesel Mechanic at Decker 24 Hour Truck and TrailerBelvidere, IllinoisI can remember I was about seven when my dad started the company and I was just around it all. I just enjoyed messing with stuff. I can remember I was a kid, I would go on the scrap dumpster, and I'd take stuff out and I jus... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairKit DeckerOwner at Decker 24 Hour Truck and TrailerBelvidere, IllinoisI’m the founder and owner of Decker 24-Hour Truck & Trailer Repair. Trucking is 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. We show at the time of need to service trucks no matter what time it is. If it is 2 in the morning or 9 am we ... read more RacingCaleb CoxTeam Manager at Cruz Pedregon RacingBrownsburg, IndianaI’ve been a maker and a fixer since the day I joined Cruz Pedregon Racing back in 2013. Whether it’s turning wrenches, solving problems under pressure, or helping keep our Nitro Funny Car running at its best, I’ve always tak... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsJenny KallistaInstructor/Bicycle Mechanic at Appalachian Bicycle InstituteLEICESTER, North CarolinaI worked on my bikes as a little kid and always enjoyed tinkering and maintaining them. My dad was always fixing things around the house and did all the maintenance on our family vehicles—he was the one who showed me how to ... read more Aviation/AerospaceKaden SerafiniFlight Test Technician at Northrop GrummanGrand Forks, North DakotaI have 4 years of experience as an automotive mechanic and another 4 years in aviation maintenance. While schooling lays the foundation, I’ve learned that it’s only the beginning, no matter what industry you enter, learning ... read more RacingChad GordonChief Mechanic for #2 INDYCAR at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaMy parents and grandparents would take me to Thursday night shows at the local short track and I got involved there. I instantly hooked with the noise and the smell and the speed and everything. I am Josef Newgarden's chief ... read more RacingCaitlyn BrownINDYCAR Mechanic and Tire Changer at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaI am most proud of the Indy 500 and all of the stuff that I have been able to accomplish. My name is Caitlyn Brown. I'm a mechanic and tire changer for Josef Newgarden on the #2 car. I grew up around racing. My family did di... read more Aviation/AerospaceBenjamin SpearsParts Finishing SpecialistFairfield, OhioSince middle school, I’ve been involved in hands-on engineering projects, starting with Science Olympiad where I competed in bridge building, tower building, and airplane manufacturing events, building wooden models designed... read more Fire Suppression/Welding Art and RepairMichael (Shane) FainDisabled Veteran/Pipe Fitter/WelderChesapeake, VirginiaI spent a significant portion of my life searching for inspiration, only to realize that eventually, I became the inspiration. Using my GI Bill, I decided to learn something new and chose combination welding. What truly insp... read more ITShanne LiszewskiSystems EngineerWest Seneca, New YorkFor as long as I can remember, I’ve been taking things apart just to see how they’re built. I’ve always had a curiosity for how things work and a drive to figure it out myself. When I was 19, I started in home remodeling, th... read more Aviation/AerospaceAlyssa BarwickAMT at Haeco of AmericasLake City, FloridaI’ve been in aviation for 9 years, and if I could give my past self one piece of advice, it would be this: get your A&P before you have kids, it’ll make things way easier. For anyone coming into the industry, always do your ... read more Aviation/AerospaceKaybri WardAMTLake City, FloridaI got my start in the military working on OH-58D Bell helicopters, thanks to my Army recruiter who encouraged me to go into aviation. But the inspiration runs deeper—my uncle worked on jets in the Air Force, and my grandfath... read more Aviation/AerospaceChris ZappalaTechnician at ICRDouglasville, GeorgiaI’ve got 1.5 years of experience, and if I had to give just one piece of advice, it’d be this: read the manuals. They exist for a reason, and they’ll save you time, trouble, and a whole lot of guesswork.
Aviation/AerospacePhillip KeidelAviation Maintenance Technician at GASPPSRedlands, CaliforniaI’ve always loved taking things apart and putting them back together—it’s been part of who I am since I was a kid. I started building computers at 12, became a pilot two years ago, and for the past six months, I’ve been work... read more Aviation/AerospaceAnton KorotashAviation MaintenanceQueens, New YorkMy advice is simple: work hard and always use the right tool for the job. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction that comes from fixing something with your own hands.
Aviation/AerospaceJonathan MartinezAircraft Mechanic at Compton Woodley AirportCompton, CaliforniaI’ve got 4 years of experience in aviation, and if I could give one piece of advice, it’s this: do the training early while you’re young. I started out designing and building rockets in my friend’s hangar, which eventually l... read more Aviation/AerospaceSamuel HeideAircraft Maintenance Technician at Embraer Executive JetsTempe, ArizonaI’ve been in the industry for about 7 years, and my advice is to not stress—do it right, even if it takes a little longer. Always keep learning. I actually started in this field by accident. I googled mechanic jobs, came acr... read more Aviation/AerospaceMichael AndersonStudent at Vaughn CollegeSuffern, New YorkWith over 22+ of flightline experience as a former Crew Chief in the Air Force, my advice is simple: don’t be afraid to work hard or ask questions. Every step along the way is a learning opportunity, and asking the right que... read more Aviation/AerospaceKain NeillAvionics ElectricianClarksville, TennesseeI got started by wanting to pick a field of work that I knew nothing about and wanted to become the best at it. It’s taken me a long time to get where I am and I’m not the best, but I am one of the good ones. I’ve been an el... read more Aviation/AerospaceRyan MastersLead Technician at Spirit AirlinesOrland Park, IllinoisI’ve been a maker and fixer since birth, starting with small repairs and gradually working my way up to taking apart and reassembling larger things. Along the way, I’ve learned not to be afraid of getting my hands dirty or f... read more Aviation/AerospaceCollin ArdaryA&P at PIAJefferson, OhioI’ve been working on cars most of my life, and recently, through school, I’ve started working on airplanes too. Every now and then, I’ll fix up miscellaneous things for friends and family, anything to keep learning and honin... read more Aviation/AerospaceCullen SlossA&PWeirton, West VirginiaI’ve been a fixer for as long as I can remember. With the demand for A&P mechanics skyrocketing, there’s never been a better time to get into the industry and make the most of your career. My inspiration comes from my father... read more Aviation/AerospaceVictor HillerStudentTulsa, OklahomaI’ve been a maker and fixer for almost my whole life. It’s tough work, but it’s always been worth it. My inspiration comes from my grandfather and the pure enjoyment of creating or fixing something with my hands—there’s noth... read more Aviation/AerospaceDarin CampbellAviation Maintenance TechnicianStilesville, IndianaWhat’s carried me through all these years is simple: show up every day, be on time, work the hardest, and listen the most. Then take everything you’ve learned and apply it, prove yourself through action. My inspiration came ... read more Aviation/AerospaceRichard GiffinA&P Technician at Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsGeneva, OhioWith 1 year of experience, I’ve already seen the impact this work can have. I’d tell anyone getting into this field to learn as much as they possibly can. A quick rise in retirements among A&P mechanics has driven me to step... read more Aviation/AerospaceRudolfo TrivisoFaculty Aviation Mx at West LA CollegeGlendora, CaliforniaI’ve always loved airplanes and working with my hands. It was my high school counselor who first introduced me to the world of aircraft mechanics, and that simple conversation opened the door to a career that’s been both cha... read more Aviation/AerospaceShawn-Patrick AmorinStudent at Sling AircraftTorrance, CaliforniaI’ve been in the game since my first job in 1996. It all started when I was a broke teenager just wanting to modify my vehicle—that curiosity kicked off everything. My advice? Just do it. And if it’s difficult, just try hard... read more ManufacturingIgor PetrenkoMachine Consultant at RMTStockbridge, GeorgiaI’ve been working with my hands all my life, and I’ve always believed in quality over quantity—every time. I spent 18 years as a welder, building a career rooted in precision and pride. My father was the one who inspired me ... read more Aviation/AerospaceDidi ErdynastStudentLos Angeles, CaliforniaProfessionally, I’ve got 2 years of experience, but my love for engines started way before that—pretty much since I was old enough to walk. I’ve always been into cars, and for me, planes are just the cleaner version. My advi... read more Aviation/AerospaceHugo HernandezRepairman at Aeroworx’sCerritos, CaliforniaI’ve been in aviation for 3 years now. After finishing college, I decided to switch things up and take a different path—and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. My advice is simple: never stop learning.
Aviation/AerospaceAlejandro Delgado PazAircraft Maintenance Technician at American AirlinesCompton, CaliforniaI’ve been in the aviation industry for 9 years—5 years working on helicopters and the last 4 in commercial airlines. What I’ve learned along the way is that no matter how much experience you have, there’s always something ne... read more Aviation/AerospaceDomingo HolguinStudent at San Bernardino Valley CollegeYucaipa, CaliforniaWith just one year of experience, I already wish I had discovered the aviation maintenance industry sooner. It’s been one of the most rewarding paths I’ve taken, and I’ve grown to love every challenge it brings. To my past s... read more Aviation/AerospaceChad CookMechanicTooele, UtahI’ve been working across different industries for about 6 years, but the foundation of my journey started much earlier. My father was a diesel tech, he taught me how to do a lot of the work around the house, which kick-start... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyrone RobinsonAviation Tech at Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCuyahoga Falls, OhioI’ve been in aviation for 13 years, but if I could give one piece of advice, it would be to start sooner. I’ve loved airplanes my entire life—there was never a moment I didn’t want to be around them. That passion is what led... read more Aviation/AerospaceEdgar Danis-MonteroAircraft Maintenance ControllerDallas, TexasI’ve been in the trades for as long as I can remember, but I’ve spent over 15 years specifically in aviation. My inspiration goes back to my childhood in the Dominican Republic—living near a military base and right in the fl... read more Aviation/AerospaceJason FergusonCrew ChiefPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaI’ve spent 28 years as an A&P, and the journey started long before I ever turned a wrench—rooted in a family legacy of aviation that goes all the way back to my great grandfather. As a kid, I was always fascinated by aircraf... read more Aviation/AerospaceJesse AvilaSr. Aviation Maintenance Technician at FedexBrownsburg, IndianaWith 25 years of experience, I’ve followed in my father’s footsteps, continuing a legacy built on dedication and craft. When asked for advice, I keep it simple: nothing. The path we walk forms us.
Aviation/AerospaceDamian NavasAviation Maintenance TechPhoenix, ArizonaI’ve been a fixer for 9 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the hard work you put in now will change your life forever. This path has led me to experiences most people don’t even know exist. My journey be... read more Aviation/AerospaceTram TranStudentAstoria, New YorkI’ve been a fixer all my life. My family has always had the mentality to fix things before we discard them. Watching my dad inspired me, he was always improving something around the house, and that stuck with me. My advice: ... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsKevin HsiehStudent at Vaughn CollegeFlushing, New YorkI’ve been in aviation since 2018. I started at Aviation High School, where I earned my first mechanic license, then continued on to Vaughn College to get the other. My advice: don’t be afraid to get into the field, it’s a pa... read more Aviation/AerospaceKawai MaVaughn CollegeNew York, New YorkI’ve been a fixer all my life. I’ve always loved repairing things and being hands-on, it’s just who I am. If I could give my past self some advice, it would be to be kinder to myself when I fail. Just try again. That mindset... read more Aviation/AerospaceSeth HartmanA&P Student at Tulsa TechTalala, OklahomaI’ve been working on things since I was five. Growing up on a farm, fixing things wasn’t just a hobby, it was a necessity. Aviation has been in my family since my great-grandfather, so in many ways, it was bound to happen. M... read more Aviation/AerospaceMariah AdamsLifeguard at AIMChicago, IllinoisI’ve been in it for about a year now, and my advice is simple: just go for it—don’t look back. Why did I choose this path? Because I love planes!
Aviation/AerospaceSteven CastroAMT Student at Vaughn CollegeElmhurst, New YorkI’ve been at it for 15 years. When I got my first car, I was fascinated by how it worked, and that curiosity quickly grew into a deeper interest in how airplanes fly and everything that comes with it. My advice: don’t hesita... read more Aviation/AerospaceKyle DusenberryStudentSkitatook, OklahomaI’ve loved taking things apart ever since I was a kid. I wasn’t always good at fixing them back then, but I grew to love understanding how things worked, and how to make them better. I really got my start at my uncle’s auto ... read more Automotive - DealershipDaniel ZipkinAutomotive Technician at Seminole County ChryslerDeland, FloridaI’ve been in the industry for 10 years. My inspiration came from working on everything around the house with my dad and brother—that hands-on experience built the foundation for where I am today. My advice is to get as much ... read more Aviation EducationMichael AzarianInstructor at Epic AviationNew Smyrna Beach, FloridaI’ve been in aviation for 12 years. My journey started with flight school, which sparked my passion for the industry. One piece of advice I’ve learned along the way: don’t let a piece of metal beat you. Slow is steady, and s... read more Aviation/AerospaceEnrique GarciaTurbin Engine Mechanic at Standard AeroHouston, TexasI’ve been an A&P mechanic for four years. I never wanted a desk job—I enjoy working with my hands and being active. My advice: don’t hesitate, just do it. The certification will pay for itself and open doors to opportunities... read more Aviation/AerospaceBobby WalkerAOG at Victory Lane AviationCharlotte, North CarolinaI’ve been a maker and a fixer for 16 years. It all started when I was 11, tinkering with my dad on his motorcycle. By the time I was 16, he had me rebuild his old Dyna Wide Glide, and after that, I was hooked. Even though I ... read more Aviation/AerospaceEthan SteeleAviation Maintenance at Duncan AviationFredericksburg, VirginiaI’ve been a maker and fixer ever since I was a kid—I’ve always loved working with my hands. My dad instilled a strong work ethic in me at a young age, which shaped how I approach everything I do. Over time, I’ve learned the ... read more Aviation/AerospaceRyan WilliamsAircraft Mechanic at SWAHurst, TexasI’ve been in aviation for 14 years, and I’ve always been fascinated by it. My advice is simple: stay invested, stay humble, and enjoy every minute.
Aviation/AerospaceHailey KnottStudent at ERAUSouth Daytona, FloridaI’ve been a student at ERAU for three years and I’m now heading into my senior year. My journey started when I was 15 and began flight school. Now, at 21, I’m a flight instructor while working on my A&P. My dad inspired me t... read more Aviation/AerospaceKurt MyersAircraft Maintenance at CLE UnitedDundee, OhioI’ve spent 21 years in aviation, 4 years as a diesel mechanic, and 7 years working on dirt bikes. I couldn’t afford to pay someone to fix my dirt bikes, so I started tearing them apart and figuring everything out on my own. ... read more Aviation/AerospaceGrant GallardoMechanic at Lewis UniversityChicago, IllinoisI’ve been a mechanic for two years now. My dad got me started working on planes at a young age, and that early experience helped shape the path I’m on today. My advice is simple: don’t give up and keep on pushing.
Aviation/AerospaceKyle MertensAircraft Mechanic at FLYIT AcademyWashougal, WashingtonSince childhood, I was inspired by my father, who is a pilot for a commercial airliner, to be passionate about aviation. I would draw pictures and schematics of airplanes I dreamed of inventing one day. I got started early o... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairChris GroverAircraft Mechanic at Southwest Airlines DAL Line RonGun Barrel City, TexasI’ve been working in aviation for 10 and a half years, and my advice is to be ready for night shifts and weekends — especially if you’re working at a commercial airline, it’s just part of the job. But the good news is, you’l... read more Aviation/AerospaceMatthew ChumleyAMTRowlett, TexasI’ve been in the field for 20 years, and my advice is to be patient, you won’t learn everything overnight. Skill comes with time and experience. Always choose the safe option, because the lives of people, including friends a... read more Aviation/AerospaceMatt FranklinMechanic at Air MethodsChannahon, IllinoisI've been in aviation maintenance for 22 years. My advice is to follow your passions, stay humble, and always treat everything as a learning opportunity. I’ve been inspired by watching my dad and grandpa work on cars and tru... read more Aviation/AerospaceRoy LunaAircraft Technincian at Southwest AirlinesSaginaw, TexasI've been working as a military contractor aircraft technician since 2015. Looking back, I wish I would have started earlier, but I'm grateful for the experience I’ve gained along the way.
Aviation/AerospaceLorenzo GoStudent at UnitedNaperville, IllinoisAs a 2-year aviation student, my advice is simple: love it first, and then success will follow. When I was a kid, my dad passed on his passion for everything mechanical to me, and that sparked an obsession with things that g... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsTyler PowellAMT StudentPortland, OregonI’ve been in the field for 15 years, and my advice is simple: always strive to do the best of your ability and don’t be scared to try new things. My inspiration comes from working with my father when I was young. He always e... read more Aviation/AerospaceJames WeidnerProduct Development Manager at Test Products IntlTampa, FloridaI’ve been doing this for 33 years, and throughout it all, I’ve always looked for ways to make things easier and more effective. There’s something really fulfilling about making things better, it’s something I’ve always enjoy... read more Aviation/AerospaceRodolfo Marin SantosAMTJohn's Creek, GeorgiaMy family has always been my biggest inspiration. Now, with ten years of experience under my belt, I’ve learned a lot along the way. If I had one piece of advice to share, it would be this: never give up.
Aviation/AerospaceJoseph ZamudioStudent at Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TexasI’ve been in the aviation field for two years now, and what really inspired me to get into it was my dad. He works in aviation too, and growing up, he’d always tell me about the amazing places he visited and the things he sa... read more Aviation/AerospaceAndrew MasonAssociate Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology at Indian Hills Community CollegeRussell, IowaWith 25 years of experience, I’ve learned that there is always something new to discover—whether it's from the people you work with or the challenges you face. I was lucky to grow up surrounded by incredible role models: my ... read more Aviation/AerospaceKevin ShawMechanic at Southwest AirlinesFt Worth, TexasIf I could give any advice to my younger self, it would be to start sooner. I now have 8 years of experience in the industry, and my journey was inspired by visits to my mom’s workplace—an FBO—where my passion for aviation f... read more Aviation/AerospaceSeth BlanchardStudent at Western Michigan UniversityRockford, MichiganI’ve spent the last 3 years studying and working in the general aviation field, and I’ve truly come to love this community and the people in it. My advice: talk to everyone you can, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to seek... read more Aviation/AerospaceIsabella PetkoskiStudent at Western Michigan UniversityClinton Township, MichiganI've been in aviation for about 2 years, starting with my time in A&P school. My advice is to give it your all and believe in yourself—you're your biggest supporter, and you can push through anything. My inspiration came fro... read more Aviation/AerospaceJose VegaQc Aa Tech Ops at AA Tech Ops MiaPembroke Pines, FloridaWith 37 years of experience, I’ve learned that the key is to follow your dreams and never give up. My inspiration came from my uncle, an AMT with Eastern Airlines in Mississippi. He once took me to an open house at the hanga... read more Aviation/AerospaceJeremiah WillAircraft Maintenance Inspector at Republic AirwaysCoraopolis, PennsylvaniaWith 9 years of experience, I’ve learned the importance of working every day to improve your skills and staying curious. Self-motivation is a key ingredient to success. My inspiration came from my Uncle Jim, an auto mechanic... read more Aviation/AerospaceKaiden TolodayAircraft Mechanic at RepublicIndianapolis, IndianaWith 6 years of experience, my advice is simple: go for it—it’s a rewarding and exciting career. My inspiration came from my dad, who sparked my interest in the field.
Aviation/AerospaceMiguel Garcia Jr.Key Account Manager at Av-DECFort Worth, TexasWith 13 years of experience, I’ve dedicated myself to learning the industry, building a strong network, and fostering a solid reputation through meaningful business relationships. I joined the company through a close friend ... read more Military & DefenseJaden YounkerMilitaryJbmdl, New JerseyFor the past 4 years, I’ve served as an F-15 maintainer while stationed overseas in the UK. My advice is to never doubt yourself—everything comes with time and experience. I was inspired by my grandfather, who also served as... read more Military & DefenseAdam RomeroAircraft Mechanic at USAFJBMDL, New JerseyI have 7 years of experience. My advice: stay motivated and always find the fun in your work. What inspired me? A self-driven interest in aviation.
Military & DefenseBlaine CruzUSAF Crewchief at USAFMount Holly, New JerseyI’ve been working as a Fixer for six years now. My inspiration came from my family—many of whom served in the military—so I’ve always wanted to follow in their footsteps. My biggest piece of advice? Don’t give up, and always... read more Aviation/AerospaceTariq JordanSSCAtlanta, GeorgiaI’m just beginning my journey in aviation. I was inspired by a close friend who’s a pilot.
Aviation/AerospaceShaurese FosterAIM Atlanta StudentHampton, GeorgiaI’ve been working professionally as an aircraft mechanic for just over a year, but I’ve been fixing cars with my dad for as long as I can remember. My advice? You’re better at this than you think. It may look hard at first, ... read more Aviation/AerospaceColeman RumneyStudent at Aviation Institute of MaintenanceMacon, GeorgiaI have spent 6 years in the Marine Corps so far. My advice? Read more and stay focused on the tasks at hand.
Aviation/AerospaceChristopher DeeMOC/AMT at PSA AirlinesKings Mountain, North CarolinaI’ve been in the field for over 5 years. My advice? Never give up—the journey is worth it. I also love to travel, which is what inspired me.
Technical Education - students and instructorsJon JimenezStudent at AIMSnellville, GeorgiaI’ve been in the field for one year now. My advice? Take it one day at a time and don’t rush into anything you’re not ready for. I’ve loved airplanes since I was young, and once I realized I could make a career out of workin... read more Aviation/AerospaceSean LattimoreStudentGriffin, GeorgiaI’ve been in the field for two years now. My advice? Stay down and remain humble—everything else will come to you. I got started in this career path thanks to a childhood friend who introduced me to it, and I’m grateful for ... read more Aviation/AerospaceMichael CampbellStudent at Aviation Institute of MaintenanceConley, GeorgiaI’ve been in aviation for two years now. My advice? Get into it earlier if you can—the sooner you start, the better. I grew up near a small airfield and would always see planes flying over my house. That constant exposure sp... read more Aviation/AerospaceJuan CervantesCV-22 Crew Chief at USAFVacaville, CaliforniaI started off as an automotive mechanic, and the person who inspired me was my father. I’ve been a fixer for 13 years now.
Honesty and passion for the work you do will take you a long way in life—those are values I’ve carrie... read more Aviation/AerospaceDakota De VerseStudent at Middle Tennessee State UniveristyMurfreeseboro, TennesseeI’ve been in an aviation maintenance program for four years now. My advice? Get started early, whether it’s through university or trade school—and always be networking. Talk with industry professionals, ask questions, and st... read more ManufacturingMaximilian MindeMetal Worker at SuperPacificPortland, OregonI’ve been making and fixing things since I was a kid, helping my dad out on construction sites and working on motorcycles. In 2021, I started doing metal work and riveting, and that’s when things really started to click for ... read more Aviation/AerospaceThomas MAircraft Maintainer at RevvWestmont, IllinoisI’ve been around this kind of work all my life. My advice? Study hard and apply yourself—the effort you put in now will pay off later. My biggest inspiration has always been my dad. I learned so much from him just spending t... read more Aviation/AerospaceCorey LanclosAircraft ElectricianNewport News, Virginia10 years of experience. My advice? Shoot for your dreams—don’t hold back. I got my start in the Army.
Aviation/AerospaceShanta TurnerA&P StudentHoschton, GeorgiaI’ve been in aviation training for 8 months now, after retiring from a career in IT and looking for a new challenge. I started school alongside my 18-year-old nephew, and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience so far. ... read more Military & DefenseHayden LibhartHelicopter Engine TechnicianHampton, VirginiaI have 10 years of experience, and if I could give one piece of advice, it would be this: get your A&P certifications as early as possible and cross-train whenever you can. I joined the United States Army driven by a passion... read more Aviation/AerospaceAustin BeckMaintenance Operations Controller at Rolls RoyceAvon, OhioI have 12 years of experience, and my advice is simple: start early, don’t get discouraged, and stick with it. Aviation is a small world, but the possibilities are endless if you stay committed. My interest in aviation began... read more Aviation/AerospaceDakota BusbyAMT studentIrving, TexasI have five years of experience, and I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of making things work again.
Aviation/AerospacePhilip GrimesA&P Student at Aviation Institute of MaintenanceFate, TexasI spent eight years as a fixer in the United States Marine Corps, and now—30 years later—I’ve decided to go back to school at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to earn my A&P certifications. My advice? Don’t put it off. ... read more Aviation/AerospaceBruce BrownEvaluation Engineer at GE AerospaceFairfield, OhioWith 46 years of experience, one thing I’ve learned is to stay hungry, humble, and always willing to put in the hours. Be hungry to learn, humble enough to respect those who came before you, and willing to work until the job... read more Aviation/AerospaceFernando Cifuentes SanchezProfessor at MTSUMurfreesboro, TennesseeI’ve been working in the field for six years. My best advice? Make connections and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—that’s how you grow and learn. I was inspired by a family friend who works as an A&P mechanic for S... read more Aviation/AerospaceAndrew GurleyMechanic at AnchorageAnchorage, AlaskaI’ve been in the field for three years now. My advice? Always follow safety precautions—they’re there for a reason. What inspired me to pursue this path was my father-in-law. He started a small company from the ground up and... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyler DufresneA&P Student at SIUCarbondale, IllinoisI have two years of experience, and my biggest piece of advice is this: when choosing a career, find something you love—not just something that pays the bills. After high school, I joined the United States Marine Corps as an... read more Aviation/AerospaceJames BarkerAssistant Professor at Southern Illinois UniversityChester, IllinoisI’ve been working with my hands for as long as I can remember. My parents say I was already “fixing” my toys by the time I was three, and honestly, I haven’t stopped since. My advice? Start small, and don’t be afraid to make... read more Aviation/AerospaceJuan SahagunStudent at AIMBlue Island, IllinoisSince I was a kid, I’ve loved working on just about anything—from house projects to fixing up bikes. Now I’m at AIM Chicago, learning how to work on Cessnas and other small aircraft. My advice? Do what you’re passionate abou... read more Aviation/AerospaceJonathan NievesAircraft Mechanic at Lufthansa TechnikAguadilla, FloridaI’ve been working as a fixer for seven years, and now I’m studying to become an A&P mechanic. I was offered the opportunity to become an aircraft mechanic, and I knew it was the right path for me.
Aviation/AerospaceIan CampbellAircraft Mechanic at JB AviationCarbondale, IllinoisI’ve been working since I was 16, and one thing I’ve learned is to take your time and do it right. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and always write things down—it makes a difference. I got my start at an Ace Hardware, and t... read more Aviation/AerospaceBilly CollazoMaintenance/Inspections at Frontier AirlinesOrlando, FloridaI’ve been working in aviation since 2017, with a total of eight years of experience. My inspiration actually came from Star Wars—that’s where my love for airplanes began. My advice is simple: do the right thing on the job, f... read more Aviation/AerospaceEthan BetancourtA&P at PRAMKSan Juan, FloridaI’ve been working for about three years now, and one piece of advice I’d share is: get more into the work. Dive in and stay hands-on. I got my start by helping my dad work on his car, and that experience sparked my interest ... read more Aviation/AerospaceJoe SwansonStudent at Utah State UniversityMoyie Springs, IdahoI’ve been working on cars for over 10 years, and it’s always been a passion of mine—especially restoring them and spending time in the garage with my uncle. About four years ago, I started working in aviation, and I’ve reall... read more Military & DefenseJordan PattersonUh-60 Blackhawk Repairer at US ArmyCambridge, IowaWith four years of experience under my belt, I’ve learned the importance of staying focused on your goals and keeping your circle small. I enlisted shortly after my sister, Taylor Patterson—who made history as the first fema... read more Aviation/AerospaceLandon PattersonAuto Mechanic and Training Aviation TechGrand Junction, ColoradoI’ve been in the industry for about 5 years.
My advice: never get complacent—always be ready to learn something new. My journey started when my truck broke down, and I had no idea how to fix it. After spending an absurd amo... read more Aviation/AerospaceGavin WebbStudent at Utah State UniversityGrantsville, UtahI’ve been in school for 4 years and have served in the military for 7 years. My advice: get started as soon as you can. I’ve always loved flying and knew I wanted to be part of the aviation industry. While pilot school was t... read more Aviation/AerospaceLiam DunnAircraft Mechanic at Southern Illinois UniversitySchaumburg, IllinoisI’ve been in the industry for 6 years! My advice: be driven and stay hungry to learn everything you can. Take every opportunity to pick up new skills and expand your knowledge—you never know where it might lead. It all start... read more Aviation/AerospaceErik LongoStudent at Southern Illinois UniversityAurora, IllinoisI started my journey in 2024. My advice: keep going, it’s worth it. I’m planning to become a pilot one day, but I felt that earning my A&P would be a valuable addition to my skillset.
Aviation/AerospaceHannah SalesStudent at Southern Illinois UniversityPaducah, KentuckyI’m currently a senior in the Aviation Maintenance program at Southern Illinois University. My advice: You are smarter than you think—don’t give up just because something seems difficult. Working through tough challenges is ... read more Aviation/AerospaceErik LopezTechnician at American AirlinesEden, North CarolinaI’ve been in the industry for 8 years. My advice: pursue your passion and follow your dreams—you never know where they might take you. I started my career as an automotive technician, but over time, I transitioned into becom... read more Aviation/AerospaceMitchell FrenchMaintenance Equipment Cleaner at Horizon Air and Portland Community CollegeVancouver, WashingtonI have almost 2 years of experience in the field. My advice: don’t give up. You’re going to fall down, but getting back up is what people will remember.
I’ve always loved airplanes and aviation, and when I realized that wor... read more Aviation/AerospaceChristian BautistaStudent at Embry-RiddleDaytona beach, FloridaI’ve been a maker and fixer for the past three years. My advice: what you’re going through is okay—you're being guided onto a path that will open up your world.
My love for aviation started when my parents took me to an airs... read more Aviation/AerospaceSergio LozadaAircraft Maintenance TechnicianCollinsville, OklahomaI’ve been in the industry for 8 years. My advice: keep pushing. We all make mistakes, and the path isn’t always easy—but pushing through to the finish line is incredibly rewarding.
I’ve always loved working with tools and t... read more Aviation/AerospaceLuis CervantesAmt avionics crew chief at American AirlinesOwasso, OklahomaIf we start counting my military experience, it adds up to 14 years of experience—seven of those on the civilian side.
My advice: education is key. Keep going to school, take every opportunity to learn, and attend all types ... read more Aviation/AerospaceWyatt NarducciAircraft Maintenance TechnicianMyrtle Beach, South CarolinaI’ve been in the industry for 6 years. My advice: be open to trying new techniques and different jobs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and always do the right thing—even if it takes a little more time.
I started out doing... read more Aviation/AerospaceElizabeth ZuberStudentAurora, ColoradoI began taking aircraft mechanics classes at my school two years ago. If I could tell my past self one thing, it would be this: it’s okay not to be perfect at first—just keep working hard. My grandfather is an aircraft mecha... read more Aviation/AerospaceJames PostonAircraft Maintenance TechnicianGeorgetown, South CarolinaI’ve been in the industry for 5 years. One thing I’ve learned: be confident in what you know, and never deviate from what’s right.
I started out welding, then enlisted in the Air Force to become a machinist. After completing... read more Aviation/AerospaceDavid BelnapAircraft Maintenance TechnicianCharlotte, North CarolinaI grew up working on cars with my father, and eventually decided to pursue a career in aviation, inspired by my grandfather who was an aircraft mechanic. I grew up hearing his stories about aviation maintenance, and I was ea... read more Aviation/AerospaceReggie JonesMechanic/Instructor at AA / AIMGrand Prairie, TexasI've been in the aviation industry for 10 years. Take a chance on yourself and stay open to new ideas. Integrity and safety always come first.
I was inspired by my roots, growing up in the inner city, I had never even heard ... read more Military & DefenseDaniel SteeleElectronics Maintenance at Delaware Army National GuardClayton, DelawareI would tell myself to join the military sooner, as I waited until I was 28 years old. Looking back, I would also emphasize the importance of learning the equipment and testing it thoroughly to become a subject matter expert... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopAustin BrazilMechanic at Copper Core Auto RepairCopperopolis, CaliforniaWith 8 years of work, I’ve learned that it can always be fixed, no matter what. The way things work is what inspired me, and now it’s what I love to do every day.
Fleet MaintenanceMichael FryeTech in Charge at RyderPolo, IllinoisMy family got me into the industry - my two uncles are mechanics, and my dad was always working on something. I have always liked being around the big trucks as a kid. My advice is not to be a know-it-all; don’t even pretend... read more Automotive - General RepairMagan Cruz-WingoAutomotive TechnicianVallejo, CaliforniaI have been a maker/fixer since I could walk. Growing up, I learned at a young age how to take things apart and put them back together. I was always curious to see how things worked. I have always had a passion for fixing an... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopAmanda UtheOwner/Operator at Rusty LugsVancouver, WashingtonI've been a Maker and Fixer professionally for about five years, however, as a hobby, I have been doing it almost my whole life. I have been working on old cars with my father and grandfather since I was 3. They are the ones... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopLloyd Kompkoff JrTechnicianWasilla, AlaskaWhat got me into the industry was seeing shows like Overhaulin' and Pimp My Ride, and playing games such as Need for Speed Underground 2. My dad was an ASE mechanic but went corporate. My advice is to keep learning and that ... read more Fleet MaintenanceArmando LepeDiesel TechnicianLas Vegas, NevadaDon't be afraid to work with your hands. I like seeing how fast I can make a car go.
Automotive - General RepairAbhishek RishiOwner at Developed AutomotiveSalisbury, MarylandWatching my father work on cars in our driveway to help support us growing up turned his passion for cars into my own. I've been making and fixing my entire life, but professionally now for 15+ years. My advice is that no ma... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairBrandon EvansBody Shop Estimator at 2 Brothers CollisionBeckley, West VirginiaI grew up around cars, and my father taught me at a young age. I’ve done it all from mechanical to body repair, and I love every minute of it. My advice is to have patience and don't stress yourself out.
CarpentryTravis BellCarpenterSan Tan Vly, ArizonaI got started my freshman year of high school when my school offered an automotive class with access to a full shop. My dad pressed away when I was 12 and before then, I always noticed how hard of a worker he was. That’s wha... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairDylan StringerRefinish Technician at Caliber CollisionRolla, MissouriMy advice is you’re going to make mistakes, but that’s okay because then you’ll know how to avoid those issues in the future. Listen to those who work around you - you could learn a lot more than you think. I got started as ... read more ManufacturingFernando DiazMaintenance Technician at Morgan LiChicago, IllinoisI have been a fixer for 5 years. I started while I was a production setup man. I was able to troubleshoot mechanical issues on the machines I set up and did production on things such as wire framers and press breaks. It’s a ... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairCassandra TedoneBody Technician at Vernon Collision CenterManchester, ConnecticutI went to Lincoln Tech in 2017. My uncle who owned a body shop inspired me in my career and also in my resilience toward life's obstacles. Invest in yourself. Invest in your tools. Expect to solve problems all day, every day
Automotive - General RepairJuan FigueroaTechnicianNogales, ArizonaI went to UTI in Avondale, Arizona. After I graduated, I came back to my hometown and became a technician at Horne Ford of Nogales, Arizona. Never give up and always be willing to learn to techniques to work better.
Automotive - Specialty ShopAnthony JankowiakMechanic at Timmy TireSterling, MichiganI've been making and fixing for almost 9 years since high school, but it started before that as I took an autobody class for the last 2 years of high school. Then I got an ASE certification in autobody, and then I did tires ... read more Fleet MaintenanceSebastian Garner-TamayoFleet Mechanic at City of OmahaOmaha, NebraskaMy grandpa would show my brother and I how to work on cars from a young age. It was just simple things such as oil changes and brake jobs on his vehicles. But now I've been a fixer of my own for five years. Don’t be scared t... read more ManufacturingChristina WilsonCNC Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI've been at Snap-on since 2012; I started as a temp in 2012 and I was hired in 2013. I had worked retail jobs and stuff more so on the manufacturing side. My first manufacturing job was back when I was 21, years ago, and I ... read more Automotive - General RepairRicky BrownMechanicDe SotoI've been a Maker and Fixer since I was a kid watching my dad work on cars. My dad always liked cool old Mopars. He was always fixing them and making them look nice. A 1970s model Dodge Challenger is all I needed to see for ... read more ManufacturingTravis MageeCNC Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI love this job. I have been here for 13 years and it flew by. I've run all the machines. I came in as a CNC operator, and I continue to do that, but I've worked on different machines, different jobs, and the whole ratchet d... read more Automotive - DealershipJason MillerForemanWoodbury Heights, New JerseyI started with a passion for fixing anything that I could. I was inspired by a great man who told me 'you can achieve anything with hard work'. I have been a fixer for 25 years, and now, I am a foreman of a shop. I train all... read more ManufacturingNushrat AhmedQuality, Process, and Safety / Podcast Host at Precision MaterialsHickory, North CarolinaI always had an interest in automotive growing up, but since my family used to be a little close-minded, it was very difficult to convince them to let me take a tech class in high school or to let me work part-time in a shop... read more ManufacturingCaleb WoodardElectrical Tech Supervisor at AMACBirmingham, AlabamaMy name is Caleb Woodard, I work at AMAC as an electrical tech supervisor and I've been there for two and a half years. At AMAC, I build control panels for mobile equipment for underground coal mining. From the build to th... read more ManufacturingBrooke MolletteCNC Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeMy name is Brooke Mollette, and I've been here for four months. I got started at an early age through my old trade school, and I've kind of just stuck with it and went with them until I got old enough to graduate and found S... read more Automotive - DealershipEmily WadeMaintenance Technician at Limbaugh ToyotaTownley, AlabamaMy name is Emily Wade, I am from Townley, Alabama, and I'm a maintenance technician. My dad inspired me to get into this field. I would say keep tough skin and do not be afraid to stick up for yourself and advocate for your... read more Fleet MaintenanceKen OtzenbergerMechanic 1 at Franklin County Highway DepartmentBeaufort, MissouriI have been interested in becoming a mechanic since I was young. I kept getting in trouble as a kid for using my father’s tools to take things apart to see how they worked. Now, I've spent 16 years as a boiler technician in ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairChristopher CarterWelder/Fabricator at The 44 CompaniesPatterson, GeorgiaSo I started working at the 44 companies, 8 years ago as a clean-up guy and knew this was a company I wanted to grow with. I started to learn how to work on trucks and trailers. I remember one day, I asked Pete what I needed... read more Aviation/AerospaceEthan EastmanAircraft Technician at American AirlinesTulsa, OklahomaI’ve been working as a mechanic since I was 14 years old at my dad’s body shop. I started working in the family business at 14 by helping him sand and prime cars and cleaning the shop. As I worked with my dad, my cousin Jim ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDave StuckelManager/Lead Mechanic at HYMAN LTD. CLASSIC CARSFestus, MissouriI got into the industry because my father was building hot rods in the garage. Now I've worked for 35 years. My advice to others would be to pay attention and listen a lot.
Public WorksJessica SwearingenStreet Maintenance LaborerNorth Branch, MinnesotaI wanted something new and exciting in my life with lots of variety. Working in street maintenance for public works allowed me the variety that I needed in my life. It's long and hot days, but rewarding.
Automotive - DealershipBryan MendezService Technician at Porsche MarinNovato, CaliforniaMy journey into becoming an automotive service technician started in an unexpected place: the Army. Right after high school, I enlisted and was assigned to work as an M1A2 Abrams tank mechanic. At first, I didn’t know much a... read more ManufacturingTom ClaymanForging Department Lead at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI have been here at Snap-on for 5 years, going on 5 and a half, and I currently lead the forging department. When I grew up, my dad was a maintenance mechanic. He was always fixing everything around the house and I was alway... read more CarpenterAustin GillmanJourneyman Bridge Builder at Skanska USALake Elsinore, CaliforniaMy friend was a bridge builder and it sounded right up my alley, so I joined the carpenters union and never looked back. I learned everything there is to do with bridges and highway construction and was able to start my own ... read more Automotive - DealershipDyanna AllenTechnician at Limbaugh ToyotaBirmingham, Alabama
Oil & GasTrent BushHeavy Assembly Lead at NOVHouston, TexasI have been a Maker and Fixer since I was about 16, so a long, long time. My father inspired me - a good man, mechanically minded, helpful, and pretty patient. He replaced two blown transmissions in the same truck for me. He... read more Fleet MaintenanceDelvin IshmanSchool Bus Driver / Technician Apprentice at BhamCityBirmingham, AlabamaI have been a Maker/Fixer all my life! But within the last 5 years or so, I’ve taken under the wing of some of the most awesome mechanics and technicians on Earth. This team can do it all! Gas, diesel, propane; name it! In t... read more Automotive - DealershipJack WatsonHyundai Technician at Oxmoor HyundaiLouisville, KentuckyMy uncle who has been working on cars since he was 8 taught me everything I know. He inspired me to work on cars when I started trying to do my first oil change on my first car a 1996 Nissan Maxima. I’m 28 now, and I’ve been... read more ManufacturingJamie MartinMachine Shop Supervisor at AMACBirmingham, AlabamaMy name is Jamie Martin, and I've worked for AMAC for the past 15 years and am currently a machine shop supervisor. I like to teach the guys I have working under me, some of them didn't know anything when they started here.... read more Automotive - General RepairDaniel MeineckeTechnician at Hopson Auto RepairWaukesha, WisconsinI have been a maker and fixer my whole life, growing up a 3rd generation automotive technician. I had to fix my own 4-wheelers when I was a little kid, otherwise I wasn’t able to drive them! My grandpa played a big part in m... read more ManufacturingMark LePoreSupervisor at TELTRU MANUFACTURINGSpencerport, New YorkSince I was a kid, I was always tinkering, building, and fabricating. My father worked for Kodak and was always fixing things for me and my 3 brothers. He always has a way of making something work, whether it is repairing, f... read more ManufacturingMichael SanchezMachinist/Fabricator/Quality Control at Tel-Tru Manufacturing/Wilbert's Premium Auto PartsHenrietta, New YorkMy friends and family all know me as a tinkerer. I've always been interested in working with my hands and fixing everything I could get my hands on. One piece of advice I would give my past self or to others is to get into t... read more RacingBrandon LamTransportation Specialist at Team PenskeMooresville, North CarolinaI’ve been a maker and fixer my whole life. Something I would tell others looking to get into this line of work is that your name is tied to the work you put out. When you see a project that turns out stellar, people associat... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsDave UnderwoodStudent TechSpokane, WashingtonGrowing up I was a fisherman. I started at a very young age in that industry. But my grandfather, Clifford Jackson, was an enthusiast of anything with an engine. Being a former pro-NHRA drag racer, a heavy equipment operator... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairRonald HrubetzTech at AgriVision EquipmentEarlham, IowaI got into the industry because college was expensive and my Great Uncle owned an auto shop in downtown Des Moines in the 50s. He was a real savant and while I can't do it like he did, I strive to every day. My advice is to ... read more RacingJustin MooreJunior Mechanic at Team PenskeCharlotte, North CarolinaStay focused and take in as much knowledge and advice that you can from everyone that is willing to give it. There are no dumb questions. I come from a family of mechanics, but my uncle took me under his wing at his shop one... read more RacingChris PuskasEngine Tuner & Rear Suspension Mechanic at Team PenskeMount Ulla, North CarolinaFor essentially my entire life, I've been making and fixing. I grew up on a dairy farm in New Jersey and started racing at the age of 8. Here I am 26 years later, working for Team Penske and living the dream! I would tell so... read more ManufacturingAdam NormanMachine Press Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI've been working at Snap-on for two years, and I've been in manufacturing for about 15 to 20 years now. What originally drew me to manufacturing was the opportunity to provide a more stable living for my family. That was th... read more Contractor, Renter, Flipper, Caregiver.Cynthia KarelsOwner at Be Positive LLCMoorhead, MinnesotaAll my life, I was taught by the best: my dad, and then I went to school to learn more. I learned about vehicle engines as an infant. I was strapped to a skateboard with the ice cream pails washing parts in the bucket. Then ... read more ManufacturingBrian VanhooseBackup Lead & Floater at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI've been in manufacturing for my whole life. My dad and I worked on cars when I was younger and he was a pretty handy man. He wasn't too big on throwing stuff away, he'd fix things, and that's probably where it started for ... read more Automotive - General RepairHailey PattersonTIG WelderIndianapolis, IndianaI have been TIG welding on and off for about 4 years but in this last year, I have taken it more seriously and wanted to expand my knowledge! My love for cars started when I was little and I would work on things here and the... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairPeyton FedlerShop Hand at Henderson Heavy HaulFruita, ColoradoI started fixing my car a couple of years ago, it started an addiction. I can never be satisfied except by completing a hard job on a vehicle. I love creating new things and making engines run better, anything from a Honda 3... read more Flag Pole Repair and RestorationJonathan SchaudtOwner at K&D Family & Group LLCLake Zurich, IllinoisI've been thinking up ideas for tools for a very long time. My mind is always running. My first tool I made was while I was working for a tree company. We had a wood chipper that was going through bearings over and over, and... read more Aviation/AerospaceDestiney CasanovaCollege Student at Texas State Technical CollegeHarlingen, TexasStay focused, don’t ever give up, and give it your all. For all my life I never knew what I wanted to do, I was always lost switching from subject to subject. Then I came across aviation, and I fell in love with it. I’ve alw... read more Aviation/AerospaceBriana VigneAircraft Maintenance Technician at BNB Aircraft ServiceBirmingham, AlabamaMy name is Brianna Vigne, I'm a aircraft maintenance technician, and I've been doing this for 10 years. My dad's been involved in aviation for a long time, so I grew up as an airport kid. I was homeschooled, so I'd bring my ... read more Automotive - General RepairAnthony HarlinAutomotive Technician Gas/Diesel Master Tech at University AutomotiveMather, CaliforniaAdvice to new techs: take every training class you can, listen to every bit of advice you can get, and always keep your eyes and ears open for new ideas. Do not go out and buy the most expensive tools or boxes, there are a l... read more ManufacturingJohn MuigaiManufacturing Engineer at Edwards VacuumChandler, ArizonaI guess I started when I was young, but I went to school for engineering and have been tinkering about most of my life. My advice is to start now with whatever you have. The biggest limit is usually yourself. I started as a ... read more Aviation/AerospaceDominick MadridAircraft TechnicianLas Vegas, NevadaI’ve done skilled labor for the past 9 years! I started by joining the Air Force in 2015 since I knew it would set my future up with a marketable skill. I’ve always wanted to be handy and fix things in general but I never fo... read more ManufacturingMichael HughesCrowfoot Cell Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI work in the Crowfoot cell, and I run the SpeedFam, but I do the setup and a lot of the CNC work with them, too. I machine parts, change the tools, and set up broaches, I have been here for 21 years, and I want to say Snap-... read more Aviation/AerospaceMichael WallaceAvionics Electrical Technician First Class at U.S. Coast GuardHuntsville, AlabamaI grew up in Huntsville, AL and I knew I needed to get out of there for a little bit. I had never heard of the Coast Guard, but I went to go check the other services, the Coast Guard recruiter was there and he managed to tal... read more Aviation/AerospaceDarius GambleWSUTech Student/AMC CompetitorWichita, KansasI came to AMC because being an AMT student at WSUTech, I'm taking advantage of the opportunities and experience offered by the event, and opening up and being able to know that the aviation world is so large. I am networking... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairKaden RobertsSkillsUSA ParticipantRoberts, MontanaI am in the autobody industry because I have a passion for art and painting cars is a very cool and challenging art project!
Automotive - General RepairShelby MathesSkillsUSA ParticipantWaterloo, IllinoisThe reason I chose my career cluster was because my parents own two automotive shops and I have been included with them since I was really young and I have always loved working with my hands and I love to figure things out.
Heavy Duty Truck RepairRusty BraggSkillsUSA ParticipantCastle Rock, ColoradoI chose chose my career cluster because my dad was a mechanic and that's what made me get into the field.
ManufacturingJayden BetancourtSkillsUSA ParticipantCaldwell, IdahoI chose my career cluster because of the benefits of the trades. Mick Bell taught me everything I know.
Automotive - General RepairCole VogtSkillsUSA ParticipantNorfolk, NebraskaI like Automotive Technology because it gives me useful skills that I can use for the rest of my life in multiple fields.
Technical Education - students and instructorsClaude TownsendProgram Coordinator at Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MichiganCurrently, I work as a program coordinator and full-time faculty at Oakland Community College in the automobile servicing program. I've been doing this here for almost nine years. I used to work as a career tech center teach... read more RacingHunter AhrendtFront & Rear Assembly at AJ Foyt RacingIndianapolis, IndianaMy name is Hunter, and I build and assemble all the front and rear wings for the racecar at AJ Foyt Racing. I love it. I’ve only been doing this for a few months, I started right before the season started! I’ve been into car... read more Aviation/AerospaceEric RandleSenior Aviation Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician at FedExSan Antonio, TexasI have been at it for 35 years. After a year of college, I joined the Navy. After serving 6 years, I returned to my hometown and got hired on at FedEx. Pick a career doing something you like. Put in the extra effort in your ... read more Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsHunter ElamStudentMorton, IllinoisI decided to become a field tech because of my parents' farm, I’m always working on equipment. I have a great mechanic job, no debt from school and I recently graduated from high school.
Automotive - General RepairBrittni SpeckerInstructorBuckeye, ArizonaI originally started working on my truck in high school because I wanted to know how to do it myself, I was always a hands-on learner. I was told by my high school counselor that I was not allowed to take auto class. So, as ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairLiam ClarkStudentMoab, UtahI am inspired by a family friend who owns a diesel shop. We work on lots of F-350s with the 7.3, and lots of old Mercedes 300 and 240DS.
Architecture & ConstructionBrycen McLaurinStudentGrand Prairie, TexasI chose this industry in high school, when my former masonry instructor suggested I join his class, I’ve enjoyed every bit of it!
Auto Body/Collision RepairKoby Garvin CarrascoStudentRathdrum, IdahoI chose to pursue automotive refinishing because of my draw to art and the chase of perfection. Nothing catches a persons eye more than a beautiful car with sleek body lines that just encapsulates and envelopes someone’s cur... read more HVACRyan IversenInstructorHanceville, AlabamaA career in tech education has been an opportunity that I have been very happy with. I’ve always thought I wanted to be a history teacher, but HVAC is a tool that everybody can use!
Auto Body/Collision RepairJoshua ThompsonStudentStar, IdahoMy high school collision repair teacher taught me how to fix wrecked cars and make money doing it. He’s been a great inspiration to me because of his joyful attitude toward life and always treating others the way he would wa... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairAleah SauderStudentMarengo, IllinoisLast year I placed 2nd at Nationals with two other girls on the podium and that made me decide that automotive refinishing is what I was born to do.
Auto Body/Collision RepairLuis TiradoStudentBellevue, NebraskaMy father was a painter before me, he inspired me to follow in his footsteps and be passionate about the Auto-Body industry.
WeldingBrylie BallStudentButte, MontanaI’ve always been creative and interested in working with my hands. As a female welder, I can work as hard as the other boys. I am just as talented in the industry!
Automotive - General RepairJonathan GarrisonInstructorNew Albany, MississippiI loved my career as a technician working on cars and when the opportunity came to teach students I wanted to embrace that opportunity because of the lack of basic skills I was seeing in the industry.
Architecture & ConstructionJohn DavisStudentLeakesville, MississippiI got to SkillsUSA from lots of practice, hard work, and determination. Also, a great instructor with the right attitude and mindset.
WeldingNicole EhresmanStudentDuluth, Minnesota
WeldingTyler WinsorStudentBellevue, NebraskaMy dad was my biggest inspiration in helping me decide to become a welder and be the best I can be.
ManufacturingLily HallStudentMadison, WisconsinI took a class for $20 in high school and ended up loving welding. I went back to school for metal fabrication a couple of years after graduating.
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsJames ElseaStudentInwood, West VirginiaI chose this industry because I like working with my hands and making money.
Heavy Duty Truck RepairWyatt FrederickStudentWestminster, MarylandMy father worked on trucks, he has since passed away, but he inspired me to get into the heavy-duty field.
HVACDaniel HostetlerStudentJoppa, AlabamaI chose this industry because I love HVAC with the flexibility and never being in the same place.
WeldingEmily RobinsonStudentShoreline, WashingtonWelding is an amazing hands-on career that will help you make a wonderful future for you and your family!
WeldingClayton FegleyStudentMcClure, PennsylvaniaI chose this industry because my grandfather was a welder. I’ve been doing it for four years and I plan on becoming a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector).
Automotive - General RepairEduardo AdamesInstructorPonceI love working on cars because I can understand how each component works together. Teaching is my passion and I love to see future automotive technicians in my community.
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsAbraham GarciaStudentBeach Park, Illinois
Automotive - General RepairJovan luceroInstructorOmaha, NebraskaI love being able to teach our next generation of automotive technicians. Being able to give students a different path to success. Teaching them everything I have learned in the industry
Automotive - General RepairTrinity DupreStudentMontegut, LouisianaMy best friend got me into it the automotive industry! We were just working on cars in general. My other best friend is in it too and I just never left the industry. I thought it would be lame, turns out I really enjoy it.
Aviation/AerospaceZachary ThornhillAviation Student/MRO Team CaptainWichita, KansasI have a passion for this industry. I always want to excel, I want to learn, I want to know how this industry evolves. The reason I came to AMC is because I wanted to hone my skills in as a future A&P mechanic. Currently, I ... read more Automotive - General RepairAJ PetersStudentBradenton, FloridaI got into Automotive industry because taking my car to the shop was too expensive. After being in a dual enrollment at my local tech school, I learned how to do basic service on my family’s cars and saved a lot of money in ... read more ManufacturingTina GrindstaffPlant Associate at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeWhen I walked in that front door, you could feel the respect and the pride when I come through that door, and I've always said that since day 1. I love it here, and it's my home away from home. I look forward to coming to wo... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairAnnie DovaliSkillsUSA ParticipantOmaha, Nebraska
Automotive - General RepairWillie DeBruceSkillsUSA ParticipantTifton, Georgia
ManufacturingAustin McClainSkillsUSA ParticipantLake Lillian, Minnesota
Auto Body/Collision RepairAustin LambertSkillsUSA ParticipantHomer, Nebraska
ManufacturingJessilynn LinkSkillsUSA ParticipantOttumwa, Iowa
Automotive - DealershipDanny WilsonShop Foreman & Manager at Limbaugh ToyotaBirmingham, AlabamaMy name is Danny Wilson, I am a shop foreman for Limbaugh Toyota, and I have been doing this for about 28 years. I took automotive shop in high school and I really enjoyed it. My shop instructor in high school taught night... read more RacingDidier FrancesiaCrew Chief at AJ Foyt RacingHouston, TexasI was born and raised in France. Since I was a kid, I always loved stuff that goes fast. So I started to race motorcycles and dirt bikes. I bought my first motorcycle when I was 13. My parents didn’t know. I was playing with... read more Aviation/AerospaceAlex FigueroaAOG Lead Technician at BombardierNewington, ConnecticutMy wife and I wanted to be bush pilots. Fly in the jungle and do missionary work. And I thought “Well if I get flight training, I should probably understand what noise the plane is making, good or bad.” I figured I might be... read more Aviation/AerospaceMaddie GlassettAMP Student at Tarrant County CollegeFt. Worth, TexasThere were so many things pointing me toward going to A&P school and becoming a mechanic, it just took me 24 years to act on them!
I graduated high school in 2017 and started my degree in aerospace engineering at the Univers... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairRobby LaytonShop Owner/Collision Repair Technician at Layton AutobodyEphraim, UtahMy name is Robby Layton, and I'm a 20-year first-generation automotive technician. I mainly focus on the collision industry. From a young age, I knew I would never be able to work for somebody, so being my own boss was the o... read more Automotive - General RepairPhilip KellermanSkillsUSA ParticipantLavonia, Georgia
Automotive - General RepairKason ParsonsAutomotive TechnicianCrossville, TennesseeI’ve been working in the automotive space for about 2 years. I've always had a love for cars since I was a kid, and I always had a technician for a brother who was always helping out the family. I thank him for inspiring me,... read more HealthcareKevin WattsCertified Pedorthist/Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician III at Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenEasley, South CarolinaI have 12 years of experience working in pediatric orthopedics. Orthotics are any type of bracing that supports a limb/prosthetics and are used as replacements. Do something each day to help someone. It is very rewarding hel... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyler TranAviation Student/AMC Competitor at WSUTechWichita, KansasThis is my very first time at an event like AMC and it's very exciting. An event like this is really important to me to be able to branch out and explore what else the industry has to offer. So it is really cool to see other... read more Automotive - DealershipDominic HamiltonMechanic at JDB NowAkron, OhioI've got 6 years as a professional fixer and I've been fixing things around the house since I was a little kid. Don't be afraid to tackle a big job. Practice is what makes you better and shying away from a big job will never... read more Architecture and ConstructionJess BowlinSkillsUSA ParticipantAuburn, Alabama
Automotive - General RepairKarina RiceSkillsUSA ParticipantWillmar, Minnesota
Automotive - General RepairCaree HendrixMechanic at Harley-DavidsonTuscumbia, AlabamaI’ve been a student in automotive classes for 1 year but I’ve been working on little projects for several years. I’ve always been interested in knowing how things work on a deeper level. I enjoy taking things apart and putti... read more Aviation/AerospaceMilagros RoblesAviation Student/AMC Competitor at Tulsa Technology CenterTulsa, OklahomaI attend Tulsa Technology Center in the AMT program. My journey started when I was a little confused. Since it was my junior year, I decided to to Generals 1, trying to learn a little bit more about the aircraft I intended t... read more ManufacturingIan VandreStudentMarshfield, Wisconsin
ManufacturingJak StarkelSkillsUSA ParticipantSt. Ignatius, Montana
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsJared RentmeesterInstructorEldridge, Iowa
Technical Education - students and instructorsYuniel RodriguezStudent at Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, Wisconsin
MarineScott JenneWave Energy Engineer at National Renewable Energy LaboratoryArvada, ColoradoI've always been a tinkerer, driven by an insatiable curiosity about how things work. As a kid, I started by taking apart old radios and playing with broken dishwashers—anything with moving parts was fair game. By my teenage... read more Jewelry and MetalsmithingJameson EnriquezJewelry and Metalsmithing Student at Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, Rhode IslandI came from a non-metal working background and really fell in love with the tedious work of jewelry. To me, it is incredible how much focus and time can go into something so small. My current piece for example, which I am ac... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsAshton HicksStudent at Aims Community CollegeGreeley, ColoradoMy love of racing and motorsports is what got me into this field, but now I just really enjoy the work and the satisfaction of a job well done.
WeldingRachel LeeInstructorAtlanta, Georgia
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsAllison AgundizStudentDonna, Texas
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsLogan SiegelStudentByron, Michigan
Auto Body/Collision RepairAlyssa LittleAuto Body Technician at Poplar Auto RefinishingPoplar, WisconsinMy name is Alyssa, and I am a 22-year-old autobody tech going on my 3rd year in the industry. When I was 17, my maternal grandparents' health started declining - while I would love to also share about my grandma, I will be f... read more ManufacturingMary ParkerFinish, Inspect, Pack at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI've been on the same job for 21 years, and it doesn't seem like 21 years, it feels like yesterday. I do love my job, I feel like I could do it in my sleep. I have never changed jobs and I just don't think I'd want to change... read more ManufacturingAnna BrownWrench Cell Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeMy name is Anna Brown, and I’ve been working at Snap-on for seven years, including time as a temporary worker before I was hired permanently in the wrenches department. I started in assembly, working there for 25 months, and... read more Aviation/AerospaceTrevor GrossLead Turbine Mechanic at University Air CenterGainesville, FloridaI fell in love with airplanes in middle school when my Dad gave me an RC airplane for Christmas one year. I’ve always loved building things, and decided to apply to ERAU for college. I got in and I was involved in the AMC Co... read more Jewelry & MetalworkingPatrick McMillanOwner and Operator at The BenchPawtucket, Rhode IslandMy dad was a cartoonist so arts have always been in my life. I’ve been a jeweler since 2003 and studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and the Birmingham School of Jewelry in England. Since then I’ve worked aro... read more Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsMike BellInstructorNampa, IdahoI chose my career cluster because dirty hands make clean money!
Aviation/AerospaceHunter WeldonAviation MachinistHernando, MississippiI grew up in a family of union electricians and I always knew I wanted to work with my hands. Right out of high school, my cousin introduced me to the world of machining, and after a little bit of schooling and a lot of hard... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairBrittanee WeaverFarmer at Yoder Family FarmsSturgis, MichiganI started working part-time on the farm when I was 14, sorting potatoes. I quickly fell in love with everything I did here and wanted to work full-time after graduating high school. I finally got the position a few years ago... read more Automotive - DealershipMarvin ColburnService Technician at Scenic ChevroletEasley, South CarolinaI got bit by the mechanic bug in high school, where I would flip cars with my buddies. I took auto tech classes in high school but couldn’t pay to further my education. I joined active duty U.S. Air Force and worked on eject... read more MetalsmithingJulian De La GarzaMetalsmith & Content CreatorProvidence, Rhode IslandI started metalsmithing in college and apprenticed with a master metalsmith, after which I continued my studies until finding a position at Tiffanies as a metalsmith model maker. My current gothic style, which my wife had a ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopChrisShop Foreman/Lead Technician at Hill Countey Yota WorksNew Braunfels, TexasI started as a lube tech at my local Toyota dealership in 2015. College wasn’t for me and I decided to not go back after 2 years and pursue a career in automotive. I had a Jeep Wrangler that I modified and took a Rock Crawle... read more ManufacturingMason ShepardRatchet Cell Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI have been at Snap-on for a year and I am a Ratchet Cell Operator. What drove me into manufacturing here was the lack of local jobs at home. What keeps me coming back to work are the people. The people here are very good to... read more Aviation/AerospaceAubrey ClutterAviation Student at WSU TechWichita, KansasI can remember being a Sophomore in high school and thinking about what career I was to pursue. I thought about it for a while. So, I decided that being an aircraft mechanic would be something I would do in the future. My gr... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJohn WestMachinist/Fabricator at Wesco FabricationQueen Creek, ArizonaI started in the drag racing industry in the late 1970s. This developed into Wesco Fabrication, I began by building small race car parts to now fabricating complete race cars. I've owned, driven, and worked on mainly funny c... read more Construction Equipment RepairJames HargisService manager at Job-Site EquipmentCoventry, Rhode IslandI started out working on farm equipment and small engines. After I turned 18, I worked for a fleet company as a lube tech, then field service, then transmission specialists. Joined the Army and became a heavy equipment techn... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsBrian BergeronSenior Academic Technologist & Professor at Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, Rhode IslandI started working with jewelry in an arts apprenticeship program up in Maine under an instructor who made and sold jewelry. I then started metalsmithing by making belt buckles at a manufacturing company in ‘95, although this... read more Trash removalChelsea CucciContainer Repair Mechanic at Casella WasteHoosick Falls, New YorkGrowing up, I was not mechanically inclined, and being a welder was something I had never imagined. I grew up attracted to fashion and clothing, which led me to get my bachelor's degree in fine arts. At that point in my life... read more ConstructionTommy HernandezPiledriver at BridgebuildingLodi, CaliforniaI’m a bridgebuilder from Northern California and have been in the industry for almost ten years. I’m OSHA certified, a welder, a Formwork builder, and a setter. My advice is to learn as much as you can.
RoboticsBennet StirtonRobotics Content CreatorBoston, MaineI like to make YouTube videos that bring the whimsy back into engineering. I think there are a lot of fun engineering problems to solve that might not necessarily be very serious. I like to make engineering projects that I c... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJustin ThompsonFabricator at Customs & Hotrods of AndiceFlorence, TexasI build hot rods and customs for a living. I’m a father of 3, and when my first son was born about 11 years ago, I saw the biker build off of discovery. At the time, I needed to find a real career to provide and decided to t... read more Aviation/AerospaceBrian BeneditoFloor ManagerNorth Miami, FloridaI have been certified A&P for 17 years and am currently a floor manager at a 145-turbine repair shop in Doral, FL. It took a lot to earn this position, from the humble beginnings of working in a warehouse to becoming a preci... read more ManufacturingCaleb HernandezRatchet Cell Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI am a Ratchet Cell Operator and I have been here at Snap-on for over a year and a half. I applied here because my brother works here in the forge and he's been here for 10 years. He has always talked good about it, so I jus... read more ManufacturingEddy ConleyForge Support Specialist at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI have been here for 3 years and I am a forge support specialist in the die shop. I love my job, I come here every day and I'm just happy to make the best tools on the planet, in my opinion. What originally drew me into this... read more Architecture & ConstructionDaniel KernInstructorStar, North Carolina
Aviation/AerospaceDavid ChenAircraft Maintenance Technician at LaGuardia AirportMiddle Village, New YorkI became an Aircraft Technician at 19, right after Aviation High School. I started working at United Airlines in Newark Airport on Aircraft such as Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777, and 787. I performed work that included engine ch... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairRichard TaylorMaster Diesel Mechanic at Tyson FoodsBloxom, VirginiaA diesel mechanic by trade, I also help countless others in the community with small engine and car repair. I am always ready to help others, I'd offer to assist neighbors and a church family with landscaping chores and law... read more Aviation/AerospaceJessica LundyLead Aircraft Mechanic at Skywest AirlinesLaVernge, TennesseeI’ve been in aviation since I was 17. I started A&P school less than five days after my high school graduation. I’ve fought tooth and nail to make my name in this industry and make room for myself amongst the men. I’ve had t... read more Aviation/AerospaceLawrence TaylorHigh Precision Aerospace MachinistColwich, KansasI first started in the aerospace industry in assembly. I assembled parts for three and a half months but decided to move on to bigger and better things. Machines. I've been machining for almost two years, and I love it. Alth... read more ManufacturingMark PurvianceWelderMansfield, OhioMark grew up in the hollers of Tennessee and had always been tinkering, making, and fixing whatever was around. Growing up, his skills came in handy, fixing up all the used cars we drove. He's worked in factories molding rub... read more Jewelry and MetalworkingCorkie BoltonJewelry Maker and Content CreatorProvidence, Rhode IslandI love how jewelry can tell a story and get a little bit deeper. When I went to Pratt there were about 10 of us students in a classroom not much bigger than my current studio and for my senior thesis show, I made a locket th... read more ManufacturingChason WarrenStudentNashville, GeorgiaI got into this industry because there’s good money and a lot of opportunities.
Heavy Duty Truck RepairKoby GilmanJohn Deere Service Technician at John DeereMenasha, WisconsinI am a diesel service tech for John Deere; I work on combines, tractors, sprayers, and planters. I love this industry and love Snap-on tools. I just moved to Wisconsin to pursue my dream of working for John Deere. I worked o... read more ManufacturingSteven SloneCrowfoot Operator at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI have worked here as a Crowfoot Operator for 3 years in the large Crowfoot cell. What drove me to manufacturing was the fixing of the wrenches, the CNC machine, and seeing the tool when you're actually done - the finished p... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJesse SprinkleDiesel Tech at Travel AmericaMinier, IllinoisI’m a 19-year-old learning to work on semi trucks to keep the fleet for companies all over the states to keep them running and delivering loads! I’ve worked on small passenger planes and large semi trucks, and I’m constantly... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAmber KierstynDiesel TechnicianAdams, WisconsinSince middle school, I've known I was meant to work on big trucks. My high school did a "life" day where you got to choose a career path and build a budget, and of course, my chosen career was a diesel technician. I graduate... read more ManufacturingJed WillsMachinistSpring Hill, TennesseeI grew up working with my dad in his wood shop and was always interested in how things work. I worked at a lumber yard and several construction jobs in high school and college. While attending college, I was the go-to guy in... read more Aviation/AerospaceBlake BersonTurbine Engine Mechanic at StandardAeroAugusta, GeorgiaI grew up a Boy Scout in Crawfordville, FL, and went to a very trade-focused high school, Wakulla High School, and dual-enrolled my first two years there in the automotive program through Lively Technical College; I decided ... read more Automotive - DealershipIsaac MorenoExpress Tech at Trust Palmdale HondaPalmdale, CaliforniaEver since I was little, I had an interest in fixing things. My dad would let me do oil changes, brakes, and other maintenance. He taught me all the basics. I took auto tech in high school and knew I wanted to work in the au... read more Fleet MaintenanceJonathan SchoenfeldtShop Foreman/Technician at Badger CoachesWaukesha, WisconsinAs much as I've been told, I was born to be a mechanic. My mom says growing up, I used to play with toy cars and read the Sears parts catalogs. Growing up, I was always wrenching and would work on bikes, which led to my firs... read more Plastic ContainersDavid JohnsonMechanic at DartMolena, GeorgiaMy dad is a Maker and a Fixer and loves repairing things. He spent 20 years working for a concrete company repairing their machines and then transferred to the plastic industry to maintain their equipment. He loves fixing th... read more ProductionBeau WestWelder at CyntechConroe, TexasI have been a welder for 25+ years. I work in a production shop and make Tig bracelets, Texas Roses, keychains, Tig Art, and whatever I can make from the house. I've been married for 13 years to the best woman I can imagine,... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopAlex LapaOwner at Honor Street GarageSimi Valley, CaliforniaI started out when I was 17, working at a Jiffy Lube to take care of myself and my younger brother. The mechanic shop next door saw me working hard, and the owner decided to take me under his wing. He taught me everything I ... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairFrank RechlinShop Owner at Ikandy PaintworksPeoria, ArizonaI own Ikandy Paintworks here in Peoria, Arizona. I really got started with my first car, I saved my money and my dad gave me some money. I took my car to have it painted and it came out terrible. I went in there like, ‘What ... read more Automotive - General RepairCameron PfeifferAutomotive TechnicianToledo, OhioI am a first-generation auto technician in my family. I’m 23, halfway to my master certification. Very proud of what I do. Because of my skill set, I can do cool stuff. I’m currently building a sprint car. Don’t be afraid to... read more MarineRyan KassickMarine Technician at Everest MarinaCape Coral, FloridaI am a marine technician. Going on 2 years in the field. I went to New England Institute of Technology for advanced marine technology. I worked in the pool and hot tub field for 9 years prior. It’s an amazing feeling to lear... read more Automotive - DealershipCourtney KoregelosTechnician at Ford SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaI’m a 23 year old female mechanic. Starting at 16 I grew an interest to cars. At 17 I was homeless and bought my first car, not having enough money to repair it I learned to fix it myself and learned to love being a technici... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairGavin ThompsonHeavy duty truck technician at Local independent shopBoise, IdahoMy name is Gavin Thompson and I’m a heavy duty diesel technician from Boise, Idaho. I started as a sophomore in high school at a local independent shop with no experience. I quickly learned to fall in love with the industry ... read more Automotive - General RepairMisael RodriguezAuto Technician at Andy Mohr AutoMotive Area 31 Auto ServiceIndianapolis, IndianaI’m a first-generation Mexican American male 17-year-old student learning in the automotive field here at Ben Davis High School and with a big dream to achieve and accomplish through my journey of education. My story is, I w... read more Aviation/AerospaceQwinten VannucciTechnician at EnvoyDenton, TexasI’m a 20 year old man who is almost a year out of school and had been around cars my whole life. Worked and built cars growing up and wanted something just a little cooler and the next step was aviation. I started school the... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopAustin HillWelder at B-RogueWrightwood, IllinoisOriginally, I saw a for-hire ad online and I got ahold of them via Instagram. I then came out for a test and welded some things and they told me they would like to hire me. I fabricate and produce all of the intercoolers and... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAdam ThorntonMobile MechanicFort Worth, TexasI served in active duty army for 5 years and then transitioned into the heavy duty truck industry after. I do mobile repair in the Fort Worth area and love serving my clients the best service they could ask for. I love being... read more ManufacturingTony ChambersForge Press Operater at Snap-on ElizabethtonElizabethton, TennesseeI have been a forge press operator for 3 years. I was driven to manufacturing because I had a little boy and I wanted to have insurance and a good job stuff for him. I also had a cousin who worked here, so I came to him and ... read more Automotive - General RepairMohamed LabaniehEstimator/Technician at Speedwagon AutobodyIrvine, CaliforniaI am 22 years old and have been working in the auto industry for about four years. I started out working under my pops for free for two years and became the shop's estimator/parts manager/foreman/secretary/bookkeeper/service... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopCarlos RoblesSenior Technician at JBA SPEED SHOPSan Diego, CaliforniaI started messing with cars at a very young age. I wasn't that good in school, and it was hard for me to pay attention. I didn't have enough credits to graduate in eleventh grade, so I dropped out. I went to work at my dad's... read more Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsIan RowlandStudentIrvine, Kentucky
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Aviation/AerospaceShaun LionudakisAircraft Technician at United AirlinesNew Caney, TexasFrom 18-21 years old, I was a semi-truck and diesel tech and have worked as an aircraft technician for United Airlines from 22-40 (currently employed). I also enjoy working on one of my many vehicles; almost all of my tools ... read more Automotive - DealershipLou Romano JrAutomotive TechWest Islip, New YorkGrowing up I spent most of my free time working to restore older cars in the driveway with my dad and uncle. Some of my happiest (and frustrating) memories are when we’d get something running after having to push it into the... read more Tool & DieWoody MasonSupervisor at B&J Specialty IncRome City, IndianaI'm a working Supervisor who repairs plastic injection molds, guiding the younger generation on why and what to fix! I do micro-tig welding through a microscope and laser welding! I've been working in this trade for 45 years... read more Automotive - DealershipWayne BelsheElectrical TechnicianWeslaco, Texas
Ever since I was a kid I’ve always liked to build things and the earliest I remember was with Legos. Once I grew out of that, then came the plastic model cars that takes a lot of time and patience to complete. Some of my fa... read more Aviation/AerospaceJennifer PatxotAircraft Maintenance Technician at LGA/American AirlinesSunnyside, New YorkI am one of several female mechanics for American Airlines at LaGuardia Airport in New York. This industry is mostly male dominated but I do not let it discourage me from performing my duties as an female mechanic. I'm a bad... read more Marine, Agricultural, Construction, Motorcycle, and Automotive RepairTrebor McFarlandProprietor/Technician at McFarland MotorsTahlequah, OklahomaI'm a third-generation repair technician from a rural area. Growing up, I watched my father fix anything and everything and help as many people as he could. Tahlequah is a small community, but it's tight-knit; we take care o... read more Automotive - DealershipJonathan LytleTechnician at Ferrari PhiladelphiaAston, PennsylvaniaI started working on cars as a kid, tinkering on them with my dad. I had always loved taking things apart and figuring out how they worked. My mom recalls many toasters, coffee pots, and other household things that I took ap... read more Automotive - DealershipClay PetittLube Tech at Ver Hoef AutomotiveSheldon, IowaI work as a lube tech during the day and enjoy building hot rods and race cars during the nights and weekends. I have been working on cars, trucks, motorcycles, and farm equipment since I was old enough to be in the garage. ... read more Automotive - General RepairHannah MartinezAutomotive marketingShasta Lake, CaliforniaMy name is Hannah Martinez, I am a 28-year-old wife and mom with a passion for the automotive industry. What started out as me sharing my love for cars turned into a job for me and I'm working with brands I remember seeing i... read more Automotive - DealershipElex WagnerTechnician at Chipola FordMarianna, FloridaI grew up watching my grandad and uncles work anything with an engine, and I was always interested and trying to learn something. I went to work with a dealership after a family friend who owns a dealer offered me a job 6 ye... read more Construction Equipment RepairRaymond RothrockTechnician at Martin PavingLake Hamilton, FloridaI work for my wife's family. I am the only technician at the shop. It is a busy job, and I love it, ranging from small engine work to big excavators and everything in between. I have been a wrencher since I fell in love wit... read more Automotive - DealershipAdam GilhamTechnician at Ed Voyles HondaCartersville, GeorgiaI grew up working and taking everything I could apart. I always wanted to know how things worked and functioned. After high school I got into a nasty motorcycle accident. And bought my first Honda to force myself to walk aga... read more ManufacturingAdam Horton2024 SkillsUSA ParticipantKittrell, North Carolina
Automotive - Specialty ShopLuis RosalesTechnician at B-RogueHanover Park, IllinoisI first started working here about nine months ago. I saw their ad on Instagram that they were looking for technicians and I was just a general technician, but I was looking to get into the aftermarket. I applied and got the... read more ManufacturingScottie BlankenshipMachine Operator at TN LLCErwin, TennesseeMy name is Scott Blankenship; everyone calls me Scotti. I have a wife, Heather, and two amazingly beautiful little girls, Kimery and Kassie. As a kid, my father would bring old CB radios, car stereos, and speakers home for m... read more Power GenerationBenjamin FranksE&I technician at Dominion EnergySt George, South CarolinaI’m an E&I tech. I perform daily PMs on our machinery and reactive maintenance when something breaks down, including replacing big 1000-hp electric motors. And I use all my Snap-on tools to do it as well. Follow your gut ins... read more Construction Equipment RepairGersom RomeroEngineer at EmpireRockville, MarylandI started fresh out of high school working on cars; I went to the Community College that has a great program and has almost every Snap-on tool! I went to work for Sears Auto Center. I moved to retail in advance, and I ended ... read more ManufacturingAnthony WilliamsonOwner/operator at Regenaqua, LLCMesa, ArizonaI own a pool water recycling company in Arizona. Everything we use we make ourselves—from welding I-beams to maintaining our 7.3 turbo diesel, we work on everything. We struggle to survive in a new industry, but damn it, we ... read more Aviation/AerospaceEric BurkeAviation Maintenance Technician at United Parcel ServiceSalem, IndianaI work in the sheet metal shop at UPS in Louisville, Kentucky. I graduated from A&P school in 1997 and got on at UPS in 2001. I work on Boeing 747s, 757s, 767s, Airbus A300s, and MD-11s. We do sheet metal and composite repai... read more Performance MotorcyclesJared NgMechanic/WelderPembroke, MassachusettsI build performance Harley Davidson motorcycles. I do everything from tires and oil to build full blown stunt bikes. I came up in the automotive world and got into Harley’s and went that direction completely. Take everything... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairDavid HuffmanTech 3 at FleetPrideDerby, KansasI have been a tech for 20+ yrs, and also a single, fulltime Dad. I enjoy working on my hot rod and vintage motorcycle. My advice to others is to get as much school and training as possible and all the certifications you can.
Automotive - DealershipDaniel SchrockMaster Technician at Bob Howard ChevyBethany, OklahomaI’ve been a master technician since 1992, working for a GM dealership and independent garages building transmissions and doing driveability for almost 35 years. One of the coolest project I worked on was helping single mothe... read more Construction Equipment RepairTravis MongeauHeavy Equipment Field Technician at Jmac Resources IncWilliston, North DakotaI am a Heavy Equipment Field Technician here in the oil fields of North Dakota, I service a variety of machines from skid steers to twin engine scrapers and everything in-between. I enjoy my career, it's something new every ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairSarah McCullarDiesel mechanic at LovesHuntsville, AlabamaMy name is Sarah, people at my shop call me PeeWee. I’ve been a mechanic for about a year now and if you would have asked me a year ago if I would be I would have said no. Growing up I always had an interest but I was always... read more Fleet MaintenanceTimothy KalvinFormer Fleet Manager at Pride Care AmbulanceBellevue, MichiganI left the business of being a mechanic in the late 80's to pursue other endeavors. I was offered the position of Fleet Manager for Pride Care Ambulance because of my life's experiences and automotive knowledge. I saw it as ... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsSam TraceyAutomotive SkillsUSA CA Chair PersonRiverside, CaliforniaMy mom and dad are my inspiration. They started their own auto repair shop in Riverside , California. I am now the second generation of the auto repair shop. I hold my smog inspector license in California, and I am now the A... read more MiningZachary CandyDiesel Mechanic at Falkirk MineWashburn, North DakotaI graduated with my diesel tech degree in 2020 and started work at a construction equipment dealer. After two years and a large variety of experience I got a job as a fleet mechanic at a surface coal mine. I work hard to sup... read more Automotive - General RepairHailey McGuireFabricatorIndianapolis, IndianaI’m Hailey & I am a stay at home mom and Fabricator! My love for cars and fabrication came to light when I got into a relationship with my boyfriend, Cory. In the last 9 years I have helped him build engines, tune cars & gen... read more Construction Equipment RepairDan KalalRetired at Kalal ConstructionHermiston, OregonStarted working for my Dad's earth moving company at age 14 loading trucks with a Cat 966 loader. After high school, I started buying Snap-on tools and became a full-time heavy equipment and truck mechanic. After 40 years of... read more Aviation/AerospaceEmily KennedyAircraft Maintenance Technician at Medway Air AmbulanceLawrenceville, GeorgiaWhen I was younger, I never knew I was going to be (or wanted to be!) a mechanic when I ‘grew up’. As a kid, I spent a lot of time in my mom’s Hair Salon - vastly different from being a technician! There were no mechanics in... read more RacingDerrick MorrisCrew ChiefIndianapolis, IndianaI always knew I would be in motorsports, I just didn’t know how I would get there. As I progressed, I got into racing go-karts, and stock cars, I even got into racing myself. I ran out of funding and went to college to UN OH... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBrooke WhiteInstallation Technician at Adrenaline VansMontrose, ColoradoIt all started when I bought my first vehicle, a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. I had always hung around my dad as he tinkered with vehicles and did routine maintenance on everything, but didn’t develop a passion till I bought my Jeep.... read more Automotive - DealershipNicholas McKayAutomotive TechnicianBattle Creek, MichiganI grew up loving cars. It has always been my hobby and my identity. When I finally hit high school, I was working on a farm in the summer and then coming home to work on my Jeep. My graduation year of 2020 meant some crazy l... read more RacingTyler ReesIndyCar Crew Chief at Chip Ganassi RacingIndianapolis, IndianaI got a half-day internship at Target Chip Ganassi Racing while I was in high school. I started out cleaning parts and doing the dirty work in the sub-assembly department. As soon as I graduated, they offered me a full-time ... read more RacingTony GrauSystems Engineer at HMD MotorsportsDes Moines, IowaWhen I went to college for Mechanical Engineering, all I wanted to do was work at General Motors and design cars. However, once I got there, I realized I didn’t like being behind a desk in a huge company, so I moved back hom... read more Automotive Technology & Alternative Fuel Maintenance and Advanced ElectronicsSamantha DykesFull Time Student/ Full Time Mom at WSU TechWichita, KansasMy name is Samantha, I go by Sam. I am a 36 year old single mother and a college student. I don't have family in the automotive industry, I just became interested and wanted to know how to work on and fix cars. When I got in... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsIsrael CervantesSite supervisor at YMCAWichita, KansasI am a student at WSU Tech currently enrolled in AMT (aviation maintenance technician) I also was still taking high school classes while taking my tech classes. I started my tech classes my junior year.
What got me into wit... read more Aviation/AerospaceKevin Fuentes-MaciasA&P technicianWichita, KansasI am a first-generation graduate from my family. I graduated from Bishop Carroll. I come from a family who does not have much but gives it our all. I have worked since I was just a little kid. Now that I have the opportunity... read more Aviation/AerospaceBen MartinAircraft MechanicVancouver, WashingtonI grew up around airplanes playing with my dad’s Snap-on tools while he worked on planes and showed me how tools worked. From then on I’ve loved fixing cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. My experience growing up around aircra... read more Automotive - General RepairMatthew BradshawMechanic/student at City of Wichita/WSU TechMaize, KansasI’m 39 going on 25. I have been a debt collector for most my adult life. Sitting behind a desk. Taking and receiving calls from upset folks. I had been wanting to become an automotive mechanic/tech for 20 years but didn’t fe... read more Aviation/AerospaceMegan LaubhanFlight Dispatcher/Inventory Control Specialist at WSU TechWichita, KansasI grew up having never turned a wrench in my life. My goal career track was always to be a pilot as I've always been heavily enamored with aviation, and I hadn't considered anything else. I first started wrenching through th... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBrandan DumelleShop Owner at B-RogueGlendale Heights, IllinoisI’ve been passionate about building cars my whole life and I wanted to do something different and build higher-tier cars, something I can get a little more reward from building them. I really like what these cars allow me to... read more Automotive - DealershipDave KellyTechnician at Auto Nation Chevrolet TimoniumSTREET, MarylandI've been in this business for quite a while. Like a lot of folks I started with repairing my own vehicles when I was a teenager. I was rebuilding engines and performing valve jobs and rebuilding carburetors and working on o... read more ManufacturingDon DaviesTool and Die Maker at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI have been at Snap-on for 41 years. I have had a few positions in the last 41 years. I started as a second auto position operator. I was a cutter/grinder, from there I moved to be a C machinist, then a B machinist, A machin... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairMcKinley (Mac) ArmijoHeavy Duty TechnicianDenver, ColoradoI am a 3rd generation mechanic. Growing up I worked Saturdays with my Dad. As a young adult I worked on mutual funds at Janus, but I wanted to do something with my hands so I left and attended Denver Auto & Diesel College.
MarineCaleb GalekField Service Mechanic at Marine Systems IncSt. Petersburg, FloridaHey all, I’m Caleb and I always loved turning wrenches from a young age, helping dad fix his cars and tinkering on my own car when I got my first. My first mechanic job was working at a shipyard fixing a multitude of things ... read more ManufacturingFredia WarriorCNC Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI have been at Snap-on for 7.5 years. I started at Snap-on through a temp service. My first assignment was Quality Inspector, checking parts. I knew I liked the company and the people pretty quick. I enjoyed the work I was d... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairNate LatterHeavy Duty Drivetrain TechnicianPalmer, MassachusettsI started out as a truck driver delivering fuels at age 20. I have been tinkering with cars and bikes since I was 5. My dad taught me almost everything I know. At 23 I got tired of life in the truck and decided to turn my ho... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopMeg KillianMechanic at NV Expert European auto repairBradenton, FloridaI was a jack of all trades, from restaurants to retail, being an accountant and even a CNA. One day I was driving and saw a Miata, and it was game over. I bought the Miata and learned everything I didn’t already know how to ... read more Automotive - DealershipGrace ClaudioAutomotive Technician at BMW of ManhattanBronx, New YorkWhen I was 15-20 years old, I was an amateur boxer. The sport was and still is a male dominated sport. I was the only female at the first boxing gym I started training in. I was in love. Boxing was absolutely my love. I was... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairKeaton LeeCustom painter at Crazy K KustomzPost Falls, IdahoMy name is Keaton I’m an 18-year-old custom painter and I just started my own business (Crazy K Kustomz) . When I first started painting I had no idea about the custom side of it until my instructor Andy Rogge introduced me ... read more Oil & GasAlex TheoOil Mine Operator at SSAB oil minesWellington, FloridaI sat on the cold pavement, my weary eyes gazing at the bustling city around me. Homelessness had stripped me of everything, my dignity, my dreams, and even my sense of belonging. But deep within my soul, a flicker of determ... read more ManufacturingCorean PerkinsAssembler, Lead Person at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI’ve been at Snap-on since 2013. I started as a temp and moved quickly into full-time. I am the lead person, so I help setup and break down the machines, get employees their work, assist with parts, make sure things are not ... read more BlacksmithingSteve KalbBlacksmithing instructor at KalbironworksFort Myers, FloridaI’ve been Blacksmithing for 25 years. I take pride in teaching new students how to forge and work coal fired forges. Working with old tools and equipment is part of my passion. I need quality tools to repair and upkeep t... read more RacingIsaac TownsendIndyCar MechanicBrownsburg, IndianaGraduated from UNOH in 2012. Started professional racing in 2011 while in school for a grand am Grand Touring team. In 2013 did a season of Daytona Prototype and was my first season of over-the-wall pitstops. 2014 and 2015 I... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopMatt ZhorakTechnician at B-RogueAddison, IllinoisI started at B-Rogue about two months ago. I came in with one of the cars I built and they liked my work so I’m here. I’ve been doing it basically my whole life, I mean since I was like five or six we’ve been playing around ... read more ManufacturingNate TurnbullExtensions Welder at Snap-onMilwaukee, Wisconsin I have been with Snap-on almost 16 years. I started off in sockets and then moved over to welding. My job is to take two components and weld them together. I do anything from a ¼” to 1” size and 12” to 36” in length all on ... read more ManufacturingBryn OttoWelder at BrynWeldsGrand Island, NebraskaI had nothing going for myself and I was a freshman in high school, my high school was essentially a trade school and I wanted to get into the construction pathway but they threw me in welding… thank god they did because I f... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopSam StufftShop Foreman at Red Rusty GarageBrookeville, MarylandI started working on cars at a very young age. Helping my dad with our family cars and helping him build his race car. I was an intern apprentice tech working at Neubauers Auto Repair in Ellicott City, MD. I was working at t... read more Fleet MaintenanceDiego CastilloEquipment mechanic assistant II at City of San JoseSanta Cruz, CaliforniaI began automotive classes in high school. Throughout high school I attended college automotive classes. During that time, I also was working 32 hours a week wrenching at a shop after work that was a Porsche specific shop wo... read more ManufacturingJorge Montiel AguilarHeat Treat Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, WisconsinI used to work for a company that did work for Snap-on. Their facility burned down. They rebuilt and expanded and during that change, I was laid off. After speaking to a truck driver from that company, he told me that Snap-o... read more Military & DefenseJessica ConsidineLead Welder/Fabricator at Navistar Defenselivonia, MichiganMy story with metal starts with jewelry-making courses in high school. I thrived in this atmosphere of creating jewelry with non-precious metals. After high school, I pursued bench jeweler jobs but found they required a degr... read more Architectural fabrication & Project Management, Automotive Custom Fabrication Car BuilderNikita AdickesPrimary custom Fabricator, welder, composite tech, car builder, cad restorer, and project manager in automotive and architectural industry at CTEKAliso viejo, CaliforniaHello, my name is Nikita Adickes and I am pioneering my way through the automotive and architectural industry! With over 6 years under my belt, I’ve been performing advanced custom fabrication, welding, composite technician,... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairMike WilkinsAuto Body Tech at Ikandy PaintworksMaricopa, ArizonaI’ve grown up around cars. Both my Grandfather and Uncle worked on cars when I was younger. Because I was around it for so long and still enjoyed it, I wanted to continue in this field. Besides working on cars with my family... read more RacingRyan MarzecMotorsport mechanic/ @home dadPleasant Prairie, WisconsinMy “maker and fixer” story begins like I’m sure many others; with a “maker and fixer” father. I grew up seeing and doing all things construction, all things mechanical. Electrician was my father’s career trade of choice; ret... read more WeldingJoshua HenryStudentAtlanta, Georgia
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Auto Body/Collision RepairShane TheriaultMechanic at Baxter AutoRed bank, TennesseeBorn & raised in FL, moved out to TN about a year & a half ago with my girlfriend to continue working with my boss who moved out here as well. Rebuilding the shop & clientele isn’t easy but we are making it happen! We rebuil... read more Construction Equipment RepairErika HoukMechanic/Operator at Bigge Crane and RiggingFairfield, CaliforniaI have always like building stuff. I axle swapped my first truck at 18. I was lucky enough to get into the union as an apprentice crane operator at 19. I always enjoyed wrenching, and the mechanics always amazed me with thei... read more Aviation/AerospaceJared ThomesStudent at Mohawk Valley Community CollegeMohawk, New YorkIn 2022 I decided to make the biggest decision of my life and enter the aviation maintenance world. The past year I've learned about how important maintainers are in the aviation world and I've grown very close with my clas... read more Aviation/AerospaceDaniel Barrios RomeroAircraft Maintenance Technician at AAR Aircraft Services MiamiMiami, FloridaI am a 23 year old Colombian/American who moved to the country in 2014 and after graduating high school and spending some time looking for my passion I ended up finding a love for aviation. I decided to pursue a career as an... read more Aviation/AerospaceMatt CowardA&P MechanicAiken, South CarolinaI’ve been working in the business aviation sector for the last 4 years. I work for a MRO (Major Repair & Overhaul) repair station. I specialize in engine changes and on-wing engine repair for three Honeywell Turbofan Engine ... read more Aviation/AerospaceAnthony QuinonesTech Ops Instructor at JetblueOrlando, FloridaAfter 10 years of service in the US Marine Corps as an aircraft technician, I crossed over to the civilian sector working for JetBlue. I am currently a Maintenance Instructor. I get to teach the new guys the best trade in th... read more Aviation/AerospaceBrendan BallMechanics helper at Alpine airFarmington, UtahI have been working in automotive for a few years and one year when my tax refund came in, I decided I should go to school to become an aviation maintenance technician. I am just about done and ready to go work on some big p... read more ManufacturingPayton BrownTeam Lead (Automotive assembly line)/ Content CreatorSummerville, South CarolinaHi! I'm Payton, I am currently a team lead in an automotive manufacturing facility. You might be wondering what drove me to get involved in this industry, so let's take it back 10 years! I got the bug for cars (specifically ... read more Automotive - General RepairNina FinneyAutomotive TechnicianSan diego, CaliforniaMy name is Nina & I’m an automotive technician in San Diego California. My dad was a GM World Class Technician and was always either working on his vehicles, model kits or his RC airplanes. As a kid, I loved watching and hel... read more Aviation/AerospaceMike BasaraCampus Director at Pittsburgh Institute Of AeronauticsConway, South CarolinaAfter 30 years as an aircraft mechanic, I transitioned into teaching upcoming mechanics at an aircraft maintenance school. Now, I will be continuing my career as Campus Director of my school. I was able to assist with mainte... read more EducationKaden PetersonTeacherFort Dodge, IowaI’m a maker and fixer from a long line of makers and fixers. Recently, I’ve become a teacher of the next generation of makers and fixers as an industrial technology teacher. I get to watch the youth learn to make and fix eve... read more Automotive - DealershipGabriel MillerAutomotive technicians at Sam Boswell Buick gmcLeesburg, FloridaI started in an independent shop at 14 sweeping the floors. I had no idea what I was doing. After enough of those “hey kid give me a hand real quick” I moved on to working on cars. After more experience, I made it to the dea... read more Automotive - DealershipLiz VelascoLube TechPalatine, IllinoisI’ve always liked doing male dominated things. Such as wood working, wrestling and of course, automotive. My passion for cars started in high school when I decided to take an automotive class. That year I decided I wanted to... read more Automotive - DealershipDonjuan ReyesBMW Master Technician at Hendrick BMWFort Mill, South CarolinaI grew up loving taking things apart, learning how they work, and putting them back together, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I learned how to work on cars out of necessity in my late teenage years due to... read more Automotive - General RepairOscar PiedraAutomotive technician at Ward serviceWest covina, CaliforniaRight after high school I had no clue which path to take and was clueless of what my passion was, that is until my father, a shop owner, invited me to work at his shop and found an interesting urge to learn more about automo... read more MarineMark GipsonRigging manager at Gause built marinePORT RICHEY, FloridaI'm 37 and married. Served 4yrs in USAF. I've worked corrections, signs, rv service, detailer and now boat builder. I've always been one to fix and build things. I've been building boats for 3 years now. I initially started ... read more Automotive - General RepairChuck LackieRetiredNorth Dartmouth, MassachusettsI’m 54 years old, worked as an automotive technician after obtaining an associate degree in automotive technology. Took a civil service job and worked 27 years as a police officer until having to retire from a number of card... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopPaul LangbeinTechnician at D Langbein Corvette CenterCarnegie, PennsylvaniaI was first introduced to this field by my grandfather who owned his own business. I was only 8 when I discovered the passion I had for it. We worked on all kinds of cars but more specifically Corvettes. I wanted to further ... read more Automotive - DealershipDavid AndersonTechnician at Roswell FordRoswell, New MexicoI started off a lube tech. I went from retail and got into the automotive business not knowing a single thing about cars besides where to read the tire size and how to change oil. After a 45 minute phone interview with the b... read more Aviation/AerospaceEric ZamoraAircraft maintenance technician at Delta AirlinesNewnan, Georgia“Curiosity can take you anywhere”. My name is Eric Zamora, I’m 21 years old and I came to the United States in 2017 from Colombia as a high school student. My passion for aviation began in my home country alongside my stepd... read more Automotive - DealershipJoseph AdameTechnicianRosemead, CaliforniaI have been an automotive tech for 8 years now. Growing up I would help wrench with my father and grandfather on their cars. My passion came from having a rewarding job to helping others get their vehicle fixed right the fir... read more Outdoor power equipmentJohnathon WalkerTechnician at The Hardware StoreLincoln, ArkansasI started repairing outdoor power equipment (lawn mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, generators, etc.) in high school after taking a small engine class and being offered a job after school. After touring in a band for a yea... read more ManufacturingJorge PerezFabricator at JK Gates & RepairPalm Desert, CaliforniaI am the son of Mexican immigrants. My parents brought us to this country for the American Dream. Where we could be free, work, or embrace America and be good neighbors. With the lessons learned from my family and upbringing... read more Automotive - DealershipMike LaneveTechnician at Precision ChryslerPequannock, New JerseyMy father owns a shop and I’ve been working on cars most of my life and it’s in my blood and there’s no other job I could see my self doing. I’m 18 and two years ago I decided not to work with my father any longer and try my... read more RacingCarine BakerProfessional Drag RacingClaridge, PennsylvaniaEver since I can remember, I have always had a steering wheel and wrench in my hand. I grew up helping my dad in the shop and on occasion he would take me to the races. I remember when I was three years old, I told him I wan... read more Automotive - General RepairMatthew ShacklefordLead mechanic at Jhon's tire discountWallins creek, KentuckyI am 33, and as a child, I always wanted to be a mechanic and have Snap-on tools. As I grew older I fell into a world of drugs which landed me in prison for 3 years. After that I dedicated my life to my passion, being a mech... read more Automotive - DealershipSpencer WebbApprentice at Mountain Home Auto RanchMountain Home, IdahoI am a 21 year old technician in training. I started off my career as a porter or (clean up kid) then I moved up the line to a lube tech, Bedliner tech, used cars then over to my apprenticeship. After some time I became frus... read more Automotive - General RepairAntonio RamirezSelf Mechanic, Part sales at AutozoneAustin, TexasSo back when I had just bought my Suburban I was needing to do a lot of basic repairs but the most important was at least a brake job at the time. Prior to replacing the rotor I had injured my fingers on a door the day befor... read more Aviation/AerospaceAjay DookieInstructorNyc, New York
Technical Education - students and instructorsGino RaymundoStudent/Part-time Stay at Home Dad at Tidewater Tech TradesSuffolk, VirginiaI am currently a Student Technician studying at Tidewater Tech Trades in Norfolk, VA. Prior to pursuing my passion in the automotive trades industry, I served in the United States Marine Corps as a Culinary Assassin (Cook/Ch... read more Aviation/AerospaceBlake KennettAviation Maintenance Technician at Wheels UpFlorence, KentuckyEver since I was a kid I always enjoyed working on stuff and taking things apart seeing how they work. Originally, I went to college for construction management and did not enjoy my first year there and left. Over the summer... read more MarketingChristie SmithSenior Support Agent & RCI Lead at Mitchell1San Diego, CaliforniaI came from automotive dealership industry where I was the Business Development Manager for Drew Ford in La Mesa, CA. My department scheduled sales and service appointments, collected reviews, created marketing campaigns, an... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairBilly SandellDiesel mechanic at PeterbiltGarden City, KansasI've been turning all kinds of wrenches for as long as I can remember. It's come to the point where now, I take what I have learned and pass it to the next generation so we can keep these machines on the road. I've been a fi... read more Fleet MaintenanceZACKARY DOLSONFleet mechanicNorth Billerica, MassachusettsI started in the field about 12 years ago as a hobby, and now it’s an everyday career. Growing up, nobody was a mechanic in my family. Now, I'm the go-to for everything. A funny thing that happened at one point, my boss had ... read more Fleet MaintenanceJesse BensonLead Tech at Master FleetKimberly, WisconsinWell, after high school I didn’t really know what to do, so I went to college to be a diesel mechanic. I did that for about a year and a half, and I was kind of bored, so I joined the army to be a mechanic. It was skills tha... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopKeith WalkerLead techTheodore, AlabamaHi, my name is Keith. I have been working on cars professionally for 23 years now. I found my passion for cars at 14. I’ve worked on cars in the military and in the civilian world. I worked on the Lamborghini, Maserati, and ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopOmar DejesusAuto technicianDavis, CaliforniaI grew up without any sort of role models that were blue collar or handy. I never had exposure to automotive work or even understanding basic vehicle functions/concepts! One day in middle school, I had a project to do at a p... read more Aviation/AerospaceMaria ViancoAviation Maintenance Technician at Bode Aviation, INCRio Rancho, New MexicoI have always been one to work with my hands. My mom taught me to crochet at 8 and I have loved it ever since. Airplane models and hot wheels and ballet were the extent of my childhood hobbies. I hit my rebellious stage in h... read more RacingMike Le GallicCrew Chief at INDYCARZionsville, IndianaAs a young child, I knew I wanted to work in racing. This year marks my 25th year in Motorsports. My ascent to racing started in England at 15 as an apprentice mechanic in Formula 1. After several years of traveling the worl... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairPete CrosbyDiesel Mechanic and Welder at The 44 CompaniesNahunta, GeorgiaHi, my name is Pete and growing up around semi-trucks my whole life has led to a career working on them. I always remember going with my dad over the years, learning to hook up gladhands and kick tires at first, then upgradi... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairBen MaurerTruck driver/mechanic at H.A. Spatz TransportLebanon, PennsylvaniaI’m a completely self-taught mechanic. I originally went to tech school for carpentry, but I gradually grew into general mechanics and repair of anything from vehicles, to printing presses, to farm equipment, to semi-trucks.... read more Automotive - General RepairGriffin AshLead Technician/YouTube personality at Griffzilla Garage & Founding Fathers AutoColorado Springs, Colorado20 years ago, I started at the bottom as a lot tech. After graduating from DADC (Denver Automotive and Diesel College), I attended and graduated from the Volvo SAFE program. From there, I rose through the ranks and became a ... read more Automotive - DealershipApril GrahamMechanic at Ray ChevroletLake Villa, IllinoisAs a kid, I loved Hot Wheels, Transformers, and my dad's '72 Chevelle. When I turned 16, my mom let me drive her 2004 Mustang to school. Little did she know, I snuck off for ladies' night at the Great Lakes Dragaway; so much... read more Automotive - General RepairJoshua LauerTechnician at Dons Auto CenterLawrence, KansasAfter 4 years of tech school in high school, I went to college and majored in automotive engineering. I graduated and worked for Toyota Motor Company in Torrance, CA. Later, I moved back to be closer to family and returned t... read more Automotive - DealershipJeffley EdouardAutomotive TechnicianElmsford, New YorkI am 26 years old, with over 2 years of "professional" experience. Prior to becoming a technician, I was a paralegal for 7 years while attending school for a BS in Accounting. While I was attending school in Plattsburgh, NY,... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDaniel SpeeseTechnician at Foreign and domestic autocareGrand Bay, AlabamaMy grandfather passed away when I was a year old. His love of cars and mechanic work inspired me to follow in his footsteps. I hope to one day open my own shop with the family name on it like he always wanted. My quality is ... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairChris TomasikAg equipment tech at Larry Romance and SonSpringville, New YorkI've always been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. I started out fixing my bicycles, then I worked on snowmobiles, three wheelers, and lawn mowers. I even worked on my own vehicles. I took small engine cla... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairJessica DaubenspeckCo-Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, PennsylvaniaI've been a car nut most of my life. I took auto body repair in high school and took a job at a local parts store, which is how I met my husband, Curt. I made a delivery to his shop 25 years ago, and we've been pretty much t... read more WeldingChristy StainbackAutomotive Service Advisor and Welder at Stainback Steel WorksHenderson, North CarolinaMy name is Christy. By day, I work at a Toyota dealership as a service advisor. At night, I weld various metal art pieces or weld something that needs repair. I started out helping my husband in the shop: he restores vehicle... read more RailAndrew EpplerTear down mechanic at American Turbocharger TechnologiesYorktown, VirginiaWorking on EMD/GE turbochargers is an awesome job to have. I get to enjoy getting my hands dirty with the help of Snap-on tools! I am working in an amazing industry that serves a greater purpose in keeping the rail infrastru... read more Automotive - General RepairGary MorieraMechanic at Mont motorsNewark, New JerseyMy family members always worked in auto body shops, and I would come and visit. I grew to love anything and everything about cars so much that I started working and helping around when I was young. I learned a lot about cars... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairShawn GrotheField Tech Sup.Nampa, IdahoI work in Canyon County as a field supervisor for the Mosquito Abatement district. I have trenched through 12 years of swamps, pastures, lagoons, and every type of nasty water mosquitos breed in. The best part of our job is ... read more Automotive - General RepairBrad McCroryAutomotive Technician at United Farm and Home COOPLewisburg, TennesseeMy love of cars goes back to my dad. My fondest memories are being in the garage with him. He was a mechanic in the army and had a shop of his own. I decided out of high school to further my automotive education, so I went t... read more Automotive - General RepairAlex Veyta VargasLube technician at Crystal ToyotaThree bridges, New JerseyI am 20 years old and I started working on cars when I was 14. I fell in love with fixing and repairing any parts that were broken, and I plan on becoming a master technician. Doing maintenance and changing out filters, bulb... read more Aviation/AerospaceJosh FyeAircraft Hydraulics Mechanic at Air ForceFort Gratiot, MichiganEvery day I work on jets. As the weather grows colder, hydraulic leaks become more frequent. Whether it’s expansion and contraction or actual components breaking, I’m always fixing something hydraulic. I am a full-time SSgt ... read more Automotive - DealershipJordan WalhofTechnicianSHELDON, IowaI have always had an interest in cars. I learned from a young age that I would rather learn how to fix my own stuff than to pay someone else to do it, and that evolved into a career! I was working at the dealership by day an... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob RotenbergerDiesel Mechanic at PeterbiltGarden City, KansasMy dad is a truck driver, so I grew up around the machines and the people responsible for keeping goods our country needs in route to their destinations. From that I developed a respect and a desire to help those in the indu... read more Automotive - DealershipTJ BylTechnician at Very Hoef AutomotiveRock Valley, IowaI have been working as a mechanic professionally for 8 years now. I started to work on trucks with a friend when I was 13, restoring his '71 Chevy C10 in a storage unit. I have always enjoyed fixing things and have had a kna... read more Automotive - General RepairJesse Schillingerowner at Honest Accurate Auto Service WestColorado Springs, ColoradoHonest Accurate Auto Service. This phrase has been part of our tag line since we opened our mechanic & repair shop in Colorado Springs in 1993. Although we operated under a shortened DBA (Doing Business As) HON-DAC for the f... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairDan GregoryDealer Technical Manager/ Diag Tech at Peterbilt of Garden CityGarden City, KansasI fell into the heavy-duty industry around 15 years ago. I came to Kansas for a fresh start and found my current Peterbilt dealer hiring. I have been working here for the past 10 years. I recently got promoted to DTM at Pete... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsMichael ZelaznyEquipment ManagerHoward, PennsylvaniaI’m a maker, a generalist, a machine operator, a manager, and a problem solver. As a child, I was always trying to take things apart. It’s how I came to understand the world, and my small part in it. You’d think a five-year-... read more Automotive - DealershipNeil WingateTechnician at Capitol Harley DavidsonHowell, MichiganAfter 23 years as a British Paratrooper, I moved to the US with my wife and decided to chase my passion for motorcycles. I applied and attended MMI in Phoenix. I started off at a dealer in Phoenix as a porter and moved up to... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairMICHAEL SUKUPTechHOLCOM, KansasI am 27 years old, and I have worked in the ag field since I was 18. I have bounced between John Deere and New Holland, and have started to work at JCB. My biggest flex is that I was able to buy my first house at 23 years ol... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairCurt DaubenspeckShop Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, PennsylvaniaI have been in the auto body repair industry for almost 25 years. I've been around cars all my life; I enjoy repairing them and, in some cases, bringing them back from the dead. In 2019, I moved to a new location, and my wi... read more Automotive - DealershipSavannah HenningAutomotive Technician at Westside Garage Inc.Princeton, WisconsinI grew up in a lower middle-class family. We often didn't have the money to buy something brand new. My dad (a former military mechanic) often used his mechanical knowledge to fix things around the house instead of calling a... read more Fleet MaintenanceBradley QuadererVehicle service technician at Milwaukee DPWMilwaukee, WisconsinI started wrenching at 8 years old, preparing cars for demolition derbies with my uncle. Before that, all I did was build Legos and tear apart VCR players and what not. Later in life, I was tasked with repairing snowmobiles,... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopAnthony CatalognaOwner/Tech at Catalogna PerformancePataskala, OhioGoing on 20 years of being a business owner in the automotive industry. I have been wrenching since I was a kid, working on grandpa's lawn mower in the backyard. I love creating something cool and making the customer happy. ... read more Construction Equipment RepairVidal ArreolaMechanic at Concrete Equipment ServicesElk Grove, CaliforniaI have always liked building model cars and planes as a kid. I would shadow my father when he would go to the PIC N PULL. Yes, back in the days when minors were allowed in. When I graduated high school, I joined the Marines,... read more Automotive - General RepairDavid HofstetterAutomotive technician at Gladney Automotive SolutionsMetamora, IllinoisI grew up working on a water well service and toying with small engines. I went to community college and continued at a university. After graduating with a degree in automotive technology, I found my way to my current job do... read more Automotive - DealershipJuan Rosas-PetrenkoSubaru Technician, Apprentice at Subaru of GwinnettSugar Hill, GeorgiaSince 2018 I've been working on Subaru's so much so that my family made me consider applying for a job at my local Subaru Dealership. I was pretty intimated by the dealership dynamic, but once I gave it a shot, it was pretty... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairRuben GandaraTechnician at Hendrick Collision CenterHope Mills, North CarolinaI picked up some basic skills in high school automotive shop and with the hunger to learn more about automobiles. I decided to get an education at UTI (Universal Technical Institute) in Phoenix, Arizona and earn a degree. I ... read more Automotive - General RepairMike CarrOwner/Manager/Tech/Fabricator/Body man/Painter at CARR'S FINISHING TOUCHHowell, Michigan40+ years of being a professional at something that I used to get in trouble for as a child: taking things apart to see how they work and putting them back together again. What once was a childhood passion, was made into my ... read more Fleet MaintenanceMitchell FreemanMechanicLennon, MichiganI started wrenching at a young age on our family farm. When I was old enough, I was able to work for my grandfather at his tractor dealership. I started with sweeping floors and washing equipment. When I turned 15, I was abl... read more Automotive - General RepairRobert McnairLead A at FirestoneForked River, New JerseyAs someone in a high position at such a young age, I have had to constantly prove myself. Time and time again, I’ve been able to earn the respect of techs twice or more my age and have made some good friends because of it. A... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairThomas ParsonsTechnician at City of Danville, IllinoisDanville, IllinoisMy dad was a tech, so I grew up in the automotive repair industry, and aside from 8 years maintaining aircrafts in the Air Force, I've been in the auto repair industry for 30 years. For the last ten years, I've worked as the... read more Automotive - DealershipTimothy TurnerTech at Vancampen motorsWilliamsport, PennsylvaniaI’ve been working at a dealer for 12 years since right out of high school. I've always enjoyed cars, and my passion turned into a sometimes challenging but rewarding career as a tech. I am now a trans and diesel tech. Once, ... read more Powersports TechnicianKenna CampbellMotorcycle MechanicKaty, TexasMy grandfather owned an automotive shop when I was young. I would spend my summers working there, absorbing all the skills that I could. A few years ago, my father took over the shop and inspired me to follow my dreams. I we... read more FabricationRandy WalkerWelder/Fabricator at Miller Fabrication and ConstructionLovell, WyomingMy lifelong fascination with all things mechanical started with turning wrenches with my dad at 3 years old. I kept pursuing it and everything just came to me naturally. Fast-forward to present day, and now I get to spend my... read more Automotive - DealershipScott HummellAuto TechRich Square, North CarolinaI have been working in the auto industry for nine years. It started as a backup plan when I lost my opportunity to go into the shipyard for welding. Some days I look back on my choice, but I have learned so much and taught u... read more Aviation/AerospaceGabbie ShetlarA&P Mechanic at Textron AviationWichita, KansasI grew up going to airshows with my dad. I always had an interest and heart for aviation. I swore up and down I was going to be a pilot. When I was a sophomore in high school, my guidance counselor helped me get into WATC (n... read more Fork liftTim MichaelTechnicianBUTLER, PennsylvaniaI got my passion from my dad when I was 10 years old. One funny thing that’s happened was when I couldn't get a lift to start because I didn't turn on the fuel tank.
Agriculture Equipment RepairRyan BickelhauptService Technician at Frontline Ag SolutionsDillon, MontanaI grew up in eastern Washington State, away from the farm that my dad’s father had. Some of my favorite memories are hanging out with him and my aunts while they harvested the wheat they grew. My grandfather had to stop farm... read more ManufacturingNate PierceElectronics TechnicianWakefield, MassachusettsAs a kid, I loved taking things apart, fixing, learning about circuitry, as well as everyday handyman-style repairs. In high school, I worked with my uncle doing home repairs, car repairs, and messing with electronics. I end... read more Sells ToolsJames DarnellFranchiseeRinggold, GeorgiaI was a technician for 19 years. I went from certified car mechanic, to overseas FSR for a defense company, to power turbines, to master diesel technician, to finally a Snap-on franchisee brought in from my own dealer. A “ne... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairBennett RobertsDiesel Mechanic at Roy Houck ConstructionSalem, OregonI got out of the Army after an injury and was lost. I decided to go to college to be a diesel mechanic. While I was in school, I worked full time, often sleeping at work. I have been in this industry for 8 years now. I love ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJustin BlackDiesel mechanic at Tracey RoadROCHESTER, New YorkI am a 25-year-old diesel mechanic. I’ve been fixing things with motors since I could hold a wrench. I am currently restoring a 1987 Camaro LS swap in my spare time. I love what I do, plus it pays good. I'm very proud of wha... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopKasim AlamTechnology Consultant at FIHAST CorpGarland, TexasMy friend Bilal and I have been building cars in our garages together for the past 4 years. Back in June 2022, we decided to take our passion to the next level and get our very own shop. Since getting our shop, we've explore... read more Automotive - General RepairJoseph EastMechanic at East Lawnmower ServiceMineral Springs, North CarolinaMy dad started our business over 40 years ago, and we are still making and fixing. We are the oldest and most reputable shop in our area and use only the best to help our fixes last longer. My dad started the business in his... read more Automotive - DealershipCarlos LopezTechician at The premier collectionNorwalk, Connecticut
Automotive - DealershipEloy GarciaService Technician at HyundaiBuda, TexasI have been turning wrenches for about around 17 years plus. I have been able to achieve a platinum level with Hyundai – really proud of that. I’ve seen a lot of changes in the automotive world. Just like we have to buy that... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsBruce TurnquistHVACR technician at HartfordSouthington, ConnecticutI am a full time HVACR technician as well as a part-time HVACR instructor. I work on maintaining and repairing a large and unique office building in downtown Hartford, CT. Our building was the first two-sided office building... read more Automotive - DealershipAndrew MorenoToyota Master Diagnostic Technician at Fox ToyotaBig Rapids, MichiganAfter watching the 1998 Daytona 500 when I was 12, I knew I wanted to be in motorsports. Fast-forward to 2005 when I was graduating from high school and found a place that teaches working on NASCAR race cars. When going to N... read more Automotive - DealershipAndrew HaysAuto Tech at Bosak NissanCedar Lake, IndianaMy names Andrew, I’m 28 years old and started in the automotive field in 2013 at an auto salvage yard. Since then I’ve worked for Honda for a bit then moved on to be come a transmission tech for Dodge. Now I’ve set up home a... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopNathan HammNitro Funny Car Mechanic at Cruz Pedregon RacingIndianapolis, IndianaI grew up near Charlotte, North Carolina. As a kid I had always been drawn to being outside and making things with my hands. Building with toys turned into working on my own car and by high school I was learning welding and ... read more Automotive - DealershipErika KunzService TechnicianSpanish fork, UtahI got into the automotive industry when I was 16. My power steering pump broke and I didn’t have the money to fix it, so I watched a YouTube video and replaced the pump myself. Ever since then, I had known fixing cars was so... read more Construction Equipment RepairNick SpradleyShop Technician at Atlantic Coastal EquipmentLudowici, GeorgiaI was broke as a joke, and just looking for any work. I applied to over 60 jobs on indeed and Atlantic Coastal was the first to call! They needed a machine washer to wash all the rental equipment. I got the job and started w... read more Automotive - General RepairManuel NevarezAuto MechanicEscalon, CaliforniaI am nominating my fiancé, Manny. Our family has been living on one income for the past year and a half. We have two sons and Manny supports us all without ever complaining. He’s always working in the garage on side jobs to ... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairJerod JohnsonOwner/Service Manager at J. Johnson ServicesAvoca, IowaI started taking things apart as a teenager, to see how they worked. This led to figuring out why they weren't working and getting them to work. I grew up on a family farm and spent a lot of time hanging out at mechanic shop... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsSophi BenderStudentColumbus, NebraskaI am a 5 foot blonde girl with a truck that cannot even fit in a car wash! I am working at a restaurant right now since I am in school but when school is over I have a welding job lined up. School has helped me with preparin... read more Automotive - DealershipAshley BraunAutomotive Technician at DriveTimeDenver, ColoradoI'm a 24 year old who has been around vehicles my entire life. Whether it be my 4wheelers, my grandpa's hot rod, or my friend's clunkers, I've always enjoyed turning wrenches. I went to Warren Tech as a high school/college h... read more Aviation/AerospaceTyler ThachAircraft Technician at Aerospace Turbine RotablesWichita, KansasThe path that I had chosen for myself had a lot to do with my son because I had him when I was 18 years old. Having a child at such a young age was very difficult because I was still learning how to take care of myself and t... read more Aviation/AerospaceJenna ShepardAircraft Mechanic at TextronWichita, KansasI started my career in aviation in 2019. I worked as a cake decorator, a dream job of mine, but as a mom of three boys, I struggled to make ends meet. When I was offered a scholarship for the sheet metal program at WSU Tech,... read more Building AutomationAllen HongBuilding Automation System Controls Technician at Trane TechnologiesWichita, KansasI moved to Wichita in January 2019. I went to WSU Tech and received a certificate for aviation sheet metal mechanic. I was laid off in 2020, so I went back to WSU Tech and pursued an associate's degree in Climate and Energy ... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsMark DeHartSpecial Industry Training & Curriculum Coordinator at TN College of Applied TechnologyElizabethton, TennesseeI started as a diesel technician in the United States Army where I was a 63B - Wheeled Mechanic, but we worked on whatever needed to be fixed. After some years of experience, I started training other soldiers in various task... read more Road ConstructionThomas JamesCo-owner at James Seals & StripesKannapolis, North CarolinaMy parents established a road construction company in 1988, the year I was born. Today I run the day-to-day business from projects like airports, hospitals, major roadways, to restaurants and shopping centers. This entails w... read more Industrial ConstructionLondon KeanCombo Welder at Adelphi ConstructionMission, KansasI entered in this industry as a high school drop out. Being fortunate enough I had the influence to acquire a GED. I rejected an offer to become an electrician with a truck and all of the tools needed to be an independent co... read more Aviation/AerospaceReggie HongCnc mill turn operator at Textron aviationWichita, KansasI moved back to my hometown in 2019. Here in Wichita aviation is huge and I knew that if I got a job at Spirit or Textron they would pay for more school. I got a scholarship from the Metallica scholarship initiative and took... read more ManufacturingAmanda FosterComposite mechanic at Spirit Aerosystems Inc.Wichita, KansasNot knowing the difference between a sanding disc to a hand drill I enrolled at WSU Tech. I wanted a fresh start since I got my second chance at life after beating cancer at the age of 22. I took the composite courses provid... read more WeldingNoah SeiwertWelder at ProWeldPark City, KansasMy path to my career started my senior year of high school at WSU Tech. I started to gain experience and learn more about the trade. The summer going into my second year I got my current job at ProWeld and worked during my s... read more Aviation/AerospaceRyleigh FowlerWork Study at WSU TechEl Dorado, KansasI graduated High School in May 22. Since then, I have completed Sheet Metal, Composite Fabrication and as of 12/2022 Process Mechanic. By the end of next week, I will have completed Aviation Paint. Next semester, I will be A... read more Construction Equipment RepairMike MannVermeer Dealership Advanced Service Technician at Vermeer SoutheastCastelberry, FloridaI have the honor of leading our Service Team here at VSE Ocoee, near Orlando, FL. Mike Mann leads the charge in shop for all day-to-day challenges. We're supporters of Snap-on tools and appreciate the Makers and Fixers movem... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsLeah BavirshaAutomotive Instructor at Forsyth Central High SchoolCumming, GeorgiaI took automotive classes in high school. Learned from an awesome teacher. He pushed me to go to school to get more training in automotive technology. I ended up finishing my bachelor’s in automotive technology and got a job... read more Aviation/AerospaceGarrett EdwardsA&P Mechanic at Dassault aircraft servicesFernley, NevadaI’ve always wanted to wrench on stuff, that started with bikes as a kid. I eventually started working on cars and learning from my dad. I always had an interest in airplanes and that’s where my wrenching shifted and I couldn... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopEd AngelesUpholstererPort Hueneme, CaliforniaI am living the dream. I completed 26 years in the US Navy, got bored, so I enrolled at the local adult school. At 55 y/o, I learned upholstery and now I am making custom seats for an award-winning shop in SoCal. I never tho... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJacob CampbellHeavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at Redmond Heavy HaulingGresham, OregonI started out working on diesel pickups, then moved on to farm tractors. I am now working on heavy haul trucks and trailers, and I love it. Each day is something different and always a bit of a challenge.
Aviation/AerospaceMicah OliveraWildland firefighter/ Rappeller at United States Forest ServicePendleton, OregonI work on a forest service rappel crew rappelling into remote fires all across the us. When there is down time I cook for the crew and run a bbq page. The job has a lot of improvisation and fixing stuff on the “fly”. While i... read more Automotive - General RepairOwner at Welding Women SyndicateOwner at Welding Women SyndicateSalinas, CaliforniaSingle mom turned welder… A 26-year journey that now allows me the opportunity to teach others to weld, give back to my community and work on amazing custom vehicles. One of the coolest flexes about my life was having the op... read more PipeJohnny MartinezElectric Plumber WelderPhoenix, ArizonaI started as a welder assistant, and from there went to pipe fitting. I did that for a while and then at the very end I started to do HVAC. I have worked in many fields and am fortunate to have been able to work with great m... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairLes KaneshiroBody and Fender at City and County of HonoluluWahiawa, HawaiiThis guy that I’ve been married to for over 20 years wows me to this day, with his quick wit and talent. From mechanical to cosmetic, Les is awesome with cars! He gets the job done and doesn’t cut corners. That’s just the pe... read more Construction Equipment RepairDavid Burbrink#1 Shop Technician at Boyd CatEmerson, KentuckyGrowing up my dad was the only local automobile repair shop. I grew up around mechanics all of my life, so I learned I wanted to become a mechanic myself. I was interested more in the diesel machinery side than the automotiv... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsJonathan WeissStudent Machine Shop Assistant at Penn State BerksEphrata, PennsylvaniaI am an electro-mechanical engineering technology student. I currently have an internship as a field test engineer working on combine harvesters! I always loved working with tools since I was 3. I always wanted to be an engi... read more Fleet MaintenanceBob GoodrichOwner at Goodrich Trucking and ExcavatingAvoca, New YorkMy dad dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and started his independent trucking business. Since 1970, his company has grown to be extremely well known in the area. He's still independent, but has a fleet of four tri... read more Fleet MaintenanceRyan GoodrichOperator at Goodrich Trucking and ExcavatingAvoca, New YorkRyan is one of the hardest working individuals I've ever known. He plays hard, loves hard, but works HARDER. He is a car enthusiast who has owned upwards of 90 vehicles in his short 39 years. He has had everything from a 192... read more Mobile Technician - Gas/DieselHugo CarrenoChief Technician/Owner at L.A. Autowerks LLCLos Angeles, CaliforniaI pursued a mechanical engineering degree after falling in love with my 1997 Honda Prelude Project. I graduated in Aug. 2018 and two years after decided to go into business as a mobile tech putting everything I’ve learned th... read more Construction Equipment RepairHalley Riley-ElliottSnowcat Mechanic at Okemo Mountain ResortProctor, VermontFrom nursing to working on Jeeps to pageants, I found my passion. I went to VTC and graduated last May with an associate’s degree in diesel power technology. I also hold the title of Miss Proctor USA, and was voted Miss Cong... read more MarineGabe StaianoOwner & mechanic at M&G Marine Corp.Syosset, New YorkAt the age of 18 after graduating high school I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as a career until the moment I picked up a Snap-on ratchet and started a full time job at a local Yamaha outboards dealer and shop. I’ll be hone... read more Automotive - General RepairWilliam AltamiranoTechnician at WillautoWest Chicago, IllinoisI got started in the industry back in 2005. I was always interested in the automotive field. At a young age I thought it was really cool how to repair, diagnose, and modify engine performance. I decided to enroll into UTI in... read more Automotive - General RepairMichael MulkeyTechnician at Bradshaws service centerPortland, OregonI graduated from Clackamas Community College in 2012 and have been with Bradshaws Service Center ever since. One of my hobbies is painting. I am still finishing up my Anime tool box. I am currently restoring a 1957 Ford Fai... read more Automotive - DealershipTucker FindleyAutomotive Technician at Toyota of BoerneSan Antonio, TexasI grew up with Legos, then moved on to my mother’s broken appliances, then to our small machinery, and so on and so forth. Next thing I know, I’m about to be a master technician for Toyota, where I am currently doing diagnos... read more Automotive - General RepairVictor HernandezMaster Technician at Linden CaValley springs, California
Automotive - DealershipLiam StoreyAutomotive Technician at Benson LincolnJefferson Hills, PennsylvaniaI grew up in a garage with my grandpa and always have had a passion and interest in cars. As I got older, I realized that I truly did enjoy working on cars and could see myself doing this as my career. I went to a vo-tech sc... read more Construction Equipment RepairLyle BaumgaertnerHeavy Equipment Mechanic at Equipment Share BoiseNampa, IdahoI was a soldier in the U.S. Army for 7 years working on communication systems. After getting out, I continued to work in IT and communications while also developing a costly Jeep habit involving mechanical and fabrication wo... read more Automotive - General RepairChris EnrightOwner at Enright AutomotiveAlexandria, OhioI started in the automotive industry just over 12 years ago working for a small independent shop. I learned quite a bit working there, but was always passionate about Hondas and wanted to try working for the dealership. So I... read more Fleet MaintenanceJoe GadaMechanic III at Town of Colchester Fleet MaintenanceMontville, ConnecticutI've had a wrench in my hand since I can remember. "Maker and Fixer" defines not only my life, but my father's and grandfather's as well as uncle's and aunt's, cousin's, and friend's lives. When I am not working my day job a... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDillon CunninghamDiesel Pickup Mechanic/Owner at Elite Diesel & Automotive RepairWausa, NebraskaSince high school I have wanted to start my own shop. At 25 I got married, built our shop, started our business and had our first child all in the same year. We are going on our 8th year now and have since added 2 full time ... read more Fleet MaintenanceEd DiGiorgiDiesel MechanicProspect, ConnecticutI have been a truck and equipment mechanic for the past 15 years. I got started at an independent shop where I started sweeping floors and made my way up to being a technician. A few years later after some time at a dealersh... read more Towing and Repair, including American V-Twin MotorcyclesMilo ConnorOwner at Milo's Towing & Repair, LLCPrairie du Chien, WisconsinI started this business 5 years ago with my son, Blaine. We are currently running five tow trucks - providing light, medium, and heavy duty towing and recovery; two service trucks, and multiple trailer hauling equipment. Pri... read more Automotive - DealershipNestor AntonioGM/Cadillac and Mazda Master TechnicianAutryville, North CarolinaI am Nestor Antonio. I am currently employed at a family owned dealership that has multiple lines of vehicles. For example, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Mazda. I have been turning wrenches for four years now. Throughout the fou... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairJeff MasonAuto Body Technician at Service King CollisionColorado Springs, ColoradoI spent 12 years as a car audio/video/security tech. It was a fun job, but after having 2 daughters with my wife I decided working retail hours was no longer for me. I wanted my wife to be able to stay home with our girls an... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairDelaney McAvoyDiesel Mechanic at Highland Park DPWEdison, New JerseyI have been in the field for 10 years now. I enjoy hiking & riding ATVs with my dog, tinkering with things, creating and building new things, anything with an engine (gas or diesel). I am also a fire fighter with the Highla... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairConnor PierceSmall Engine Tech at American PrideZanesville, OhioFive years ago I had absolutely nothing, my tool box was a plastic Walmart tote. Throughout the course of a few years and a few paychecks, local dealer Todd Baker went above and beyond to help me get on my feet and where I a... read more Automotive - General RepairNate LarocqueTech at Precision AutomotiveKingman, ArizonaSince I was a kid I always enjoyed working on cars. I used to help my dad work on sandrails and VW's. I worked at a tire shop at 15 years old. Then I went into construction for a while. Then I got hired at a Chevy Dealership... read more RacingJohn OlsonEngine Builder/ Pro Stock Car Chief at ARC Race Engines/MotorsportsMorris Plains, New JerseyI basically grew up with a wrench in my hand. My father had an automotive repair shop in NY, for close to 40 years. I grew up in the shop taking apart blown engines at the age of 5-6. I have also been involved with drag raci... read more Aviation/AerospaceAmanda HillGM and Lead Tech at A and J AviationGranite City, IllinoisI am 29 years old and I started right out of high school. I have a degree in aviation maintenance technology. I did 4 year program in 1 year to get into the field and am now about 10 years in. I have a love for airplanes and... read more General ContractingEric HinermanPresident/Owner at Diversified Applications Corp.Thurmont, MarylandMy journey began doing small odd and end jobs, working out of a 1991 Honda Prelude with a small Snap-on tool box perched inside. As my desire to expand my horizons grew, an opportunity presented itself for me to enter the ut... read more Automotive - DealershipAna BroylesBMW Master Technician at BMWAshburn, VirginiaContrary to what people usually expect, I have never been what you would consider a car "enthusiast". Growing up in a small town In Colorado, I never had exposure to the car scenes or any type of Motorsports. I did enjoy pro... read more ConstructionDan BirchCarpenter at Riley Construction Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been in the construction business for 25 years. I am currently working on the Snap-on addition in Kenosha, WI!
ConstructionLon RothwellForeman at Riley Construction Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been doing this for 6 years now! I am currently working on the new Snap-on addition to their headquarters.
ConstructionAaron HycheIron Worker at Area Erectors Inc.Kenosha, WisconsinI have been an iron worker for 15 years and am currently working on building the new Snap-on addition to their headquarters in Kenosha!
ConstructionMike SwantzProject Superintendent at Riley Construction Inc. Raymond, WisconsinI have been working with Riley Construction for about 30 years now. I never pictured myself working for a construction company for this long, but Riley is a solid company! I love seeing a project come together from start to ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairHeather DorrisDiesel Tech at Penske LogisticsDallas, TexasI did a career change midway in my 30's. I have been around heavy duty all my life because my dad was in the oil industry. I was an athlete on scholarship and went to a 4 year university. I thought I was going to be a teache... read more Construction Equipment RepairAdam KochField Mechanic Omaha, NebraskaI have worked for Nebraska Machinery for 16 years. I have been working in the field for almost the last 4. I currently work on Caterpillar construction and mining equipment!
MarineThomas WilliamsMechanicCrestview, FloridaThomas is so deserving of any type of recognition, but especially with Snap-on. He wears one of his antique Snap-on hats anywhere we go, excited to show his dedication to the company! He’s SO dedicated to Snap-on Tools. He’... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJohn BasslerOwner/Operator at Vintage Motorcar CompanyInwood, West VirginiaI became interested in cars at an extremely young age. One of my first childhood memories is about sitting in the front seat of my dad's Pontiac Bonneville convertible. I tinkered with cars throughout my life and, after gr... read more Fleet MaintenancePatty AlonsoAuto Equipment Tech at VerizonJersey City, New JerseyI was born in Mexico and joined Verizon in 2015. I was the only female tech in Verizon's fleet garage. My father encouraged my love of fixing cars, but at my automotive training school in Mexico, my fellow students and teach... read more Automotive - DealershipRicardo ChotoDiagnostics Specialist at Contemporary Motor CarEdison, New JerseyI have a been in the automotive industry for over 20 years and over 15 years with the Mercedes-Benz brand. Since I was a kid, I used to fix everything on my bicycle and toys, so it was pretty much a passion that I developed ... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairGianna TrapaniPainter Staten Island, New YorkI am a female car painter. The coolest project I have worked on was a 1972 Corvette! Right before clearing, I went to tack the base and found a spot that needed a little more paint and the cup wasn’t tight enough, so paint s... read more Automotive - General RepairRonald MillerMechanic/Manager at Franklin Lube and RepairFranklin, North CarolinaMy name is Ronald Miller and I have been taking care of the people in my community and their vehicles for over 10 years. I pride myself on the integrity and honesty. With that honesty, I give my customers no doubt that when ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJacob DeanOwner/Technician at RPMRACINGSandy, OregonHi my name is Jacob Dean and I have been using Snap-on tools since I could pick up one of my dad's wrenches! He's always only used Snap-on tools, and that tradition has been carried on to me, and now my son. I was also featu... read more Automotive - General RepairPhilip DefiglioOwner/ President at PATD Enterprises/ Michael's AutomotiveBallston Spa, New YorkI have been obsessed with cars since I was 15 and helped a friend's dad restore his 69 Camaro. I started as a body shop helper and transitioned to being a detailer at a Honda dealership. I kept working in different aspects ... read more CyclingColin WilliamsPro Bicycle MechanicLongmont, ColoradoI was working in the automotive industry, saving all my money to do track days and get into racing and would ride bikes every day after work with a co-worker. I got into racing and fell in love with the mechanical and physic... read more Construction Equipment RepairJames WestWelder at Milton CaterpillarSyracuse, New YorkI'm a welder for a Caterpillar dealership and I weld on large earthmoving machines everyday. I also precision tig weld in the cryogenics industry. My wife and I had our first son last year and today he turned one!!! I'm sure... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDave SellickProduct Support Engineer at VWMacomb, MichiganHey Makers and Fixers! A little I can say about myself is I'm a car guy! I started off at a community college dealership apprenticeship program called CAP. I worked at a dealer for a while and started climbing my way through... read more Construction Equipment RepairJeffrey MoellerShop Foreman, Lead Mechanic at Paving Solutions, Pro Site WorkMonroe, New YorkI grew up on the farm fixing and using machines on a daily basis, from starting at a young age until I went to school. I went WYO Tech in Blairsville, PA to get my education to become a diesel tech and fabricator. Shortly af... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJohn De BarrosAOA Racing at AOA RacingKennesaw, GeorgiaI bought my first set of Snap-on sockets in December 2000 and have not looked back since. All the tools I own are Snap-on. At a recent road race event (Petit le mans) we entered our Audi TCR LMS in the Fox Factory 120 race a... read more RacingJoel KelloggLead Vintage Racing Tech. at Scott Borchetta RacingNashville, TennesseeI moved to Nashville to restore classic Jaguars from Kansas. In Kansas, I attended McPherson College and received a bachelor degree through their automotive program. After working on Jaguars for 2.5 years I left and went to... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopMadison AlexanderOwner/Painter at Riveting RidesMilan, TennesseeMy name is Madison Alexander, I am 27 years old, and I own my own hot rod shop called Riveting Rides. I guess we would be classified as "makers" because we build one off, custom cars.. and it is the best job in the world! I ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairShayne OlsenDiesel Mechanic at The Pete Store Fort PiercePort Saint Lucie, FloridaI grew up having one of those plastic tool benches as a child with fake hammers and screwdrivers. Pretty crazy the things you get attached to as a kid. Who knew I would have a 68” EPIQ filled with real tools one day. I’ve al... read more Elevator InstallationJordan RyanElevator Mechanic at KoneOgden, UtahI'm from a multi generational line of constructions workers. My dad, grandpa, and great grandpa were all electricians. I'm the first to branch out and get into the elevator industry. I've always been good with my hands and I... read more Automotive - General RepairZachery JonesLead Technician at MonroLebanon, New HampshireWhen I was in my early teens I started in the food industry where I thought I'd be forever, but at 17 years old I left home to find my calling which really just ended up with me living in my truck. In 2018, a good friend of ... read more Small engine repairWilliam LaParrTechnician/Owner at Northern Power Equipment RepairBuckly, MichiganI am 23 years old. I went to tech school during high school for small engine repair and worked in a shop since the day I graduated. In the summer of 2021, I decided that I would open my own shop out of the house with my lovi... read more ForestryJared WalkerForestry Equipment Technician at Ricer Equipment Inc. Summersville, WVSummersville, West VirginiaAs a graduate of Nashville Auto-Diesel College 2006, I have experienced an unbelievable career. Starting as a line tech at a Toyota dealership, I never dreamed of the potential that a career in the mechanical/technical indus... read more Automotive - DealershipCharles SelfFord Service Technician at Bozard Ford LincolnGreen Cove Springs, FloridaI started blue collar work when I started high school. My high school was in my home state of Massachusetts and it was a Technical Vocational school. I spent my years in high school learning how to become a machinist. Learni... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairCaleb StarkCrane Mechanic at Gloucester TerminalsBellmawr, New JerseyI’m 21, I work on cranes and reach stackers. I have been in the field for 5 years. I work on motors, gearboxes and electrical. I took a ship to shore crane from diesel and completely turned to electric, it was my coolest pro... read more Automotive - General RepairChris ArmendoOwner/Operator at Armendo's Foreign AutoBoylston, MassachusettsI am 28 years old. Opened an auto repair shop in 2018, leasing a single bay low ceiling doing everything by myself. I bought a shop and moved into it in April 2020 at the beginning of Covid. Wasn't sure we'd make it, but bus... read more Construction Equipment RepairMario SerraStudent/Diesel Technician at Alfred State College & Five Star/John DeereHOLLAND, New YorkI am in my freshman year at Alfred State College of Technology studying to be a diesel technician and am employed during my school breaks and summer months at Five Star/John Deer in Western New York, hoping to be a field tec... read more Automotive - General RepairTim CainOwner/ Tech. at T.C. Auto RepairColliers, West VirginiaI opened T.C. Auto Repair over 19 years ago. I was a tech since 1985. I’m ASE certified, a state inspector, and a Snap-on customer for 36 years. A 1981 pro stock Camaro was my coolest project!
Automotive - General RepairDavid HilderbrandAutomotive at Hilderbrand AutomotiveMilan, TennesseeI've grown up my whole life working on cars and I've been a mechanic for 20 years or more. Cars have always been my passion and hobby for as long as I can remember. The coolest project I have ever worked on has been building... read more Construction Equipment RepairJose GonzalezShop Manger at Chagrin Valley PavingParma, OhioI started as a yard manager and 6 months after I started I became shop manager! I always help my guys to try and stay ahead from using the plasmas cutter to setting up a truck with strobes, I’m not the type of boss that keep... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairTyler MaxwellHeavy Equipment Operator/MaintenanceEllsworth, WisconsinI have been turning wrenches professionally for 10 years. I started in the automotive industry with cars and light duty trucks. I later moved on to heavy ag equipment and heavy trucks. We had a machine/tree encounter that ca... read more Construction Equipment RepairReuben ZettlemoyerForman/Technician at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.Kempton, PennsylvaniaMy name is Reuben Zettlemoyer, I love to work on equipment and heavy trucks. I have around 10 years of experience in this field, and have had different jobs requiring me to purchase tools. I live on a farm in Kempton PA. Gro... read more Construction Equipment RepairMike ZulloShop Manager at LaMay & SonsHuntington station, New YorkI started off work for my father doing landscape construction around 5 years old and was hooked by the trucks and equipment. I worked anytime I had off from school. I went to Wilson Tech during high school and had a scholars... read more Oil & GasTravis TaylorMechanic at Pacific PetroleaumSanta Maria, CaliforniaI'm a life long Snap-on tool user and a 3rd generation one. My grandpa and dad owned a foreign car repair shop and were Snap-on diehards. Repairing mud pumps, when they are drilling new oil/gas wells is the coolest. And work... read more Automotive - General RepairRoger RacineOwner at Dependable Auto RepairGassville, ArkansasWhen I was 6 or 7 years old my grandpa had a mechanic shop. I had a lemondade stand in front of shop and with money I made I bought tools. My dad went to school for auto mechanics. After school I would hang at the Ford deale... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairAshleigh MaloneyAuto Body Tech at John Mugavin AutobodyCincinnati, OhioMy name is Ashleigh and I am a 16 year old female Auto Body Technician. I currently attend vocational school and am in my first year, however I’ve been working for a body shop since April. I work as an apprentice under the o... read more Oil & GasLevi MitchellField Service Technician at USA compressionMontrose, PennsylvaniaI'm a father of four beautiful daughters, I grew up in a small town working on farms and doing miscellaneous work for family and friends, and I have moved my passion for hard work and providing for my family into working in ... read more ManufacturingMatt RogersService Technician at MC MachineryELGIN, IllinoisWhen you have an uncle and two cousins who work for Snap-on, it's some time hard to say no to the newest tools hahahaha! A robotic tool changer for a press brake is the coolest project I have worked on. Watching people brake... read more RacingClayton FeineOwner at Feine Tune MotorsprotsZumbrota, MinnesotaWe are a family owned motorcycle race shop that specializes in off-road motorcycles offering a full service shop as well as a trackside support truck. Restoring a vintage motorcycle for a customer to do shows with was the co... read more Automotive - General RepairBrian BriesTech at Meyer Collision and Service CenterGuttenberg, IowaI went to school for automotive and built up from there. I ran a shop for a few years and doing so I learned customer relations and estimating. The shop that I work at started out as a collision shop and more people started ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairRay RamardService Manager at East Coast Fleet ServicesBethlehem, PennsylvaniaAfter 32 years of driving trucks and trailers, I wanted a career change. I did road repairs on the side and my boss saw my talent as a mechanic. In 2010, I started working as a mechanic climbing the ladder at a couple of dif... read more Automotive - General RepairJoey Romaniello jrManager at East Coast Towing and Auto BodyStamford, ConnecticutI work for my family's towing, auto, truck repair and body shop. We are a one-stop-shop working on anything from cars to 18 wheelers. I do maintenance of our fleet and electrical repair on vehicles in the shop as well as run... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairSteven RernleitnerTech at RdoRedfield, South DakotaI worked for Ford for five years. I moved over to Rdo and I’ve worked with Rdo for five years. I love working on John Deere equipment and love our Snap-on rep too. All projects are cool!
Automotive - DealershipTyler DowningShop Foreman at Tom Ahl Buick GMCLima, OhioI started working on stuff as a kid with my Dad. I have worked in a GM dealership since 2010. I love being on the lake waterskiing and spending time with the family. I also love to see the innovations that Snap-on continuall... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopDarrell CornettOwner/Master Tech at First Response Emergency Lighting LLCHanover, PennsylvaniaI am the owner of a family owned and operated Emergency Vehicle Up Fitting company. I was in the field for over 10 years before I took the leap and went out on my own. Now I have three full time employees (myself, father, an... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopRebecca RohlandAutomotive Upholstery Restoration at Blackcat Vinyl & UpholsteryMedford, WisconsinI received my Associates in Veterinary Technology, became a CNC operator for S&S Cycle, and then lost my job due to Covid. I fell into an opportunity to become an upholster at an automotive restoration shop. The local trimme... read more Fleet MaintenanceLogan McNultyDiesel MechanicWarren, New JerseyLet’s start off by saying some back story. I’m 19 currently and grew up with a white collar father. Back in his day he was a mechanic and taught me a lot growing up. Him and I would work on everything from lawn mowers, to Ku... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJeff SvacinaAlignment SpecialistSterling, ColoradoI started in the automotive industry in 1987, the last 16 years have been strictly alignments and suspension work. Before that it was pretty much everything that came in. Being in a farming community you see a variety, it ca... read more Automotive - General RepairDonald GlazeOwner at WesDon Automotive Services, IncEUREKA, MontanaIn June of 2008, after many years of working for other automotive shops, with the help of some friends, my family and I opened WesDon Automotive Services. Our very own automotive repair shop in Eureka, Montana. We borrowed i... read more Mobile heavy truck and equipment repairTim JacksonOwner/Mechanic at J & H Mobile RepairBoring, OregonHi my name is Tim, I grew up in Florida but moved to Oregon 6 years ago. I am an Army vet with 16 years of on-and-off mechanic experience. I started my business 2 years ago and have been booming ever since. This dream starte... read more Automotive - General RepairShawn BarkerPresident at Barker Gang CustomsRockville, IndianaMy grandpa retired from GM and my dad started a body shop in 1972 where I worked with him for years. In 2003 I started my own corporation and grew from a 2,400 sq ft building to a 16,000 sq ft building. I have customers in b... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopPhil RodzonOwner at Transworx LLCJenkins Township, PennsylvaniaI wanted to do this since I was 10 years old and actually got started at 15 years old. I started preparing to own my own business 5 years ago and I opened in January of 2020!
Automotive - DealershipBrody BarnesTechnician at Ideal WheelsSioux City, IowaStarted wrenching at an independent shop, then branched out and went to work for the local Ford dealership. I worked 8 years for them and become a Master Tech. I had some friends switch to a used car dealer and loved it and ... read more Automotive - DealershipDylan HensleyTechnician at Harrisonburg HyundaiCrimora, VirginiaI started at Hyundai part time while still going to high school and as soon as I graduated I went full time, got my state inspection license and now am a certified Hyundai technician. Working on my '69 Camaro drag car and my... read more Automotive - General RepairCody DeVoreMechanic/Shop Owner at DeVore's AutomotiveRed Banks, MississippiMy name is Cody DeVore. I’m 27 years old, married, and have 4 wonderful children. I grew up working in the shop with my grandpa Daniel DeVore, he put me on the path to becoming a mechanic. I learned so much watching and help... read more Automotive - DealershipChris BreuerLine Tech/Body Shop Mechanic at Elco ChevroletWATERLOO, IllinoisMy name is Chris, I'm 37 years old and have been working in a shop since I was 16. I practically grew up working on cars since I could hold a light for my dad. He taught me a lot growing up. He's a retired diesel mechanic. F... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopTodd MassageeOwner at Master Tech AutoHickory, North CarolinaWhen I was 19 years old, I went to work for Hendrick Motors as an intern. My jobs consisted of mopping the floors every evening after the techs had left, taking out trash and shadow the older techs throughout the day. I was ... read more Automotive - DealershipNick SorensonTechnician at Don Peirson Ford LincolnDickens, IowaI've been in the automotive industry since a young age. I built my first vehicle, worked for private gas station as a lube tech to start my career in the industry, went to college to further my education and from there I sta... read more Automotive - General RepairSteve OlsonManager/Mechanic at Prairie AG PartnersArlington, South DakotaI have been a automotive/truck mechanic for over 20 years. I also have been in a small engine repair shop for a few years. Grew up on a family farm where if it broke we fixed it. I have always enjoyed taking things a part an... read more Automotive - General RepairScott JarvisAuto TechnicianLake Luzerne, New YorkI have 35 years experience in the automotive, collision and power sports industry. I enjoy the outdoors and stock car racing. Working on my father’s airplane, and building and racing dirt modified race cars are the coolest t... read more Automotive - DealershipDilan LaubenthalTechnicianSpencer, IowaI grew up around cars learning from my dad at a young age. I graduated college in 2016 and have been a technician with a used car dealer in my town ever since. Over the last 5 years I have grown from doing little jobs to doi... read more Steel MillMichael SchmidtElectrician at Phoenix ServicesBurns Harbor, IndianaI started in the automotive industry in 2001 and slowly progressed for 2 years before I switched to construction. I started traveling as an electrician for the last 2 years. I started in that role because I got a call to com... read more Automotive - General RepairBrandon WilliamsLead Automotive Technician at Lael's International Auto ServiceVista, CaliforniaBegan my working career in the United States Marine Corps. During that time when I was in the states and not deployed, I needed to have a second job. My current boss opened up his shop here in Oceanside, CA in 2006. I worked... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopThomas HopperLead Tech at Dallas PerformanceDallas, TexasI grew up in my dad's hotrod shop. Always loved cars and making them faster. Now I work at Dallas Performance building some of the fastest Lamborghinis in the world. A twin turbo V10 / Superleggera swapped Nissan Patro for p... read more 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 more 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 Auto Body/Collision RepairDrew BryantPresident at DB Orlando Collision Inc.ORLANDO, FloridaDB Orlando Collision Center has been a vision of mine for many years. We have built this business solely off of offering trustworthy, reliable car repair services to the public. We offer services for collision and maintenanc... read more 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 more Auto Body/Collision RepairShane PartonOwner at Shane's Body ShopPoulan, GeorgiaI started in '91 by sanding and taping at a Ford dealership. After 3 years of being there, I became body shop manager for 12 years! After that, I owned my own business for 18 years now. I have done a lot of insurance work an... read more 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 more Heavy Duty Truck RepairJosh BalkOwner/MechanicThorp, WisconsinI chose to be a mechanic instead of a farmer. At 16 years old I started working for a repair facility. My first tool was a Craftsman. At age 18, I purchased my first Blue-Point box and have stuck with Snap-on tools ever sinc... read more Automotive - General RepairJoseph WellsHead Tech/Manager at 1st Street AutomotiveSt Louis, MichiganMy love for the auto repair industry came from my Grandfather Harley Wells. From the time I was old enough to walk, I was stuck to his hip in his shop. Every school break during the year and summer break I would be with my G... read more Automotive - General RepairJack NollOwner/Technician at Jack's Automotive Independence, KentuckyI've been an auto technician for 28 years, I have an Associate's degree in automotive and business. I worked two jobs since I was a young kid. My grandpa worked for the railroad and worked on cars in his spare time. I went t... read more 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 more Automotive - General RepairPaul CompolyAutomotive Technician at Jack Williams Tire & AutoEast Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaMy name is Paul Compoly. I started off in the automotive industry graduating from NASCAR Technical Institute in 2004 . Going to NTI was a great experience especially when you enjoy racing. I was lucky enough to have Carl Edw... read more 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 more Welding/Metal FabricationJesse NovakOwner at Bones Welding IncCairo, New YorkI started welding in 2004 when I was 16 through the Boces program at my school. I started Bones Welding Inc. in 2014. The business has evolved every year since then, but I have been able to work in a variety of fields rangin... read more 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 more Wrecking yardTaylor PriceOwner at Midvale All Small Auto, IncMidvale, UtahThis business was founded by my grandfather in 1976, we had specialized in old air cooled Volkswagens. As the years went on, we have evolved into all types of vehicles - new and old, big and small. Since day one we have used... read more Automotive - General RepairJorge CallesTechnician at Starkey Service CenterDallas, TexasStarkeys is an independent shop I work for for few years now. It's a transition from Army to civilian life. It is a small shop and it makes it more of a family type environment. My moto is if you fail, we all fail. That incl... read more 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 more 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 more Fleet MaintenanceSarah ListerAuto Technician at Dave’s Mobile Auto RepairChico, CaliforniaMy name is Sarah Lister, I am an automotive technician and co-operator of an Automotive Repair & Fleet Service shop. I have worked alongside my father over the last few years and have learned so much. I have always had a gen... read more 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!
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 ShellFontana, CaliforniaI graduated high school then went to college for four years for business administration and hated it. I decided to work in the family business as an auto technician and started doing oil changes and cleaning parts. I gained ... read more Automotive - General RepairIsrael GarciaMechanic at Superior RacingStaten Island, New YorkThey always told me I can't be a mechanic because they wanted me to do the same job as my father, but I love getting dirty working on something that I love, learning something new every day and having the best experience wor... read more Automotive - DealershipSteve Haus Jr.Automotive Technician at Ford DealershipPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaI have been in the automotive industry since I was a kid, working with my dad as an autobody technician. As I got older, I started trying other careers like working as a Philadelphia correctional officer and as a federal pol... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairNathaniel AshtonSmall Engine Technician at Causeway MowersMelbourne, FloridaWhen I graduated high school, I went to a college near my home. Over the next 4 years I got my degree and built my life around the college. Eventually, they offered me a job and I accepted. Then a year later, Covid-19 hit. T... read more 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 more Auto and motorcycle shopDavid DamronOwner at Renegade’s GarageJacksonville, FloridaIt started a long time ago in the late 70’s fixing bicycles for everyone in my neighborhood. Then I started riding and working on dirt bikes. My dad wouldn’t buy me a running dirt bike, so he would give me one and say if you... read more 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 more 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 - DealershipChase CartwrightTechnician at Mercedes Benz of Thousand OaksPort Hueneme, CaliforniaI joined the Navy as a mechanic in 2016, tested into the Mercedes program and now work as a diesel technician at my local Mercedes Benz! Removing and replacing engines is always the coolest at work! Blowing up the oil sucker... read more 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 more Automotive - Specialty ShopGerald MurphyFabricator at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaI was really into BMX bikes and wanted to learn how to build my own frames. I learned how to weld, got my permit and got into cars. I was a good welder and a good mechanic, so I went to my local body shop that did restoratio... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopCharlie SullensPartner/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaI started working on family cars when I was 13 years old. I would race in the desert and had to learn how to fix it up myself as we couldn’t afford someone else to do it. I jumped around different jobs and then decided to g... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopGlen ButlerFabricator/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, ArizonaMy dad and uncle each had a wrecking yard and I pretty much was raised in them. I tried to go into other jobs but always ended up back working on cars. I used to work for Arizona Street Rods- I built a hot rod for one of my ... read more 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 more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAnthony SilvaLead CNG TechnicianPhelan, CaliforniaI have 17 years of experience in Heavy Duty Diesel repair and 12 years experience with LNG and CNG. Currently, I am at the nation's largest Volvo and Mack dealer taking care of Southern California’s CNG powered Amazon units ... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopJacob CoenOwner at Spec GermanGig Harbor, WashingtonJacob grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and graduated at Peninsula High School in 1998. He attended Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ from 1998-1999. He received his Associates Degree in Science and Technology. D... read more 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 more 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 more Small Engine Repair/ConstructionCory Hoyle-Harris4 Cycle Technician at Knabe Outdoor PowerChesterfield, VirginiaI started getting into small engines in high school. Progressed over the years at this local small business and now I’m basically the go-to for small engine questions from all my buddies. My job is definitely a rare one bein... read more Automotive - General RepairPatrick LeesAutomotive Technician at 21st Century AutoBrowns Mills, New JerseyI am the fourth generation of automotive technicians in my family and I basically grew up in the shop with my dad and my grandfather. I have been working in the family business for six years now, and every day I look forward... read more Private IndividualGary UnverzagtPrivate IndividualEllicott City, MarylandI was a career firefighter for 31 years and have been a volunteer firefighter for over 52 years. I also owned a landscaping company for 33 years. After retiring, I wanted to restore cars/trucks. This is a desire I had for a ... read more 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 BergeronTechnician at DriveTimeHenderson, NevadaI have been in the Automotive Repair industry since 1994, and have not held a job anywhere other than dealerships or independent repair shops. Now, I'm working in a used car dealership and working for myself after hours from... 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 more ManufacturingDaniel RamosHeat Treat Machine Operator at Snap-onMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Automotive - Specialty ShopJason BurkittProduction Director at Dahmer Powertrain IncHarrisonville, MissouriI started off at about 17 in the automotive industry and have been moving up and learning daily ever since. I worked on cars previously since I was about 4 in the shop with my father, uncle and grandfather. We never took any... read more Automotive, ATV and MZX, Motorcycle Repair and Custom BuildsEric PlattSelf Employed/Owner at EZ RacingVineland, New JerseyI am submitting this on behalf of a very good friend of mine. I’ve known Eric for about 7 years and I’ve seen him work in the union, in which he was apart of for just shy of 20 years. Within the past 3-4 years, he has left t... read more Automotive - DealershipJustin MosseyMechanic / Technician Swanton, VermontI grew up learning to fix my cars when I broke them on my own. I learned from my mistakes and did not do them again. I couldn’t afford to go to college and started a career in the auto industry as a reconditioning job for 4 ... read more 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 more Automotive - General RepairRyan MillerLead TechnicianCave Creek, ArizonaAt 19 I started working at Discount Tire Company and worked there for about 9 years. I decided that I wanted to get into a shop that did more than just tires so I got a job at an independent shop where I have been working no... read more Automotive - General RepairLuke ThimmeschTire/Oil Changer & Welder at All American AutomotiveColwich, KansasI am 16 years old and I work at All American Automotive. I started working there when I was 14, doing maintenance work (cleaning, organizing, etc.) and helping my dad work on vehicles. My dad is the shop manager there and I ... read more OtherVictor FMaker Yardley, PennsylvaniaI do a little bit of everything. I love fixing and making things. I started taking stuff apart when I was 3. Took apart anything I could get my hands on with a screw driver just to figure out how it works. I started designin... read more 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 more 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 more Automotive - Specialty ShopGreg Perz JrTechnician at Vengeance RacingAlpharetta, GeorgiaI started out as a child. My father worked in the industry and I was always going to work with him and helping on things around the house. We went on to work together for almost 10 years before I broke off into Motorsports. ... read more 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 more Agriculture Equipment RepairRobert WatersOwner at W and F Small EnginesOmaha, IllinoisI grew up in a mechanic shop as my father owned one when I was a teenager. In my 30s, I started my own shop and have grew that to a successful and stable income. The coolest thing I have worked on is probably the CNC plasma ... read more 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 more 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 more 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 more Automotive - Specialty ShopJames PizziAutomotive Technician at Cruisin GoldPalm bay, FloridaI've been an automotive tech for almost 20 years. Spent more money on tools than I can remember! Still buying them though. I don’t know of any other job I would want to do. I work on all makes and models and diesels. Twin tu... read more Agriculture Equipment RepairDusten GregoryMechanic at Nates Lawn ShopFlint, MichiganI have worked on small engines and motorsports all my life in my family's shop in Flushing, MI. Working on a food trailer on the infield of Michigan International Speedway was definitely my coolest project. Loved just being ... read more 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 more Construction Equipment RepairMakary ZukoffEquipment Mechanic at United RentalsNew haven, ConnecticutMy passion for heavy equipment started at a young age with die cast models. Over the years I’ve slowly learned how they work and more importantly how to fix them. My passion hasn’t decreased from working in the harshest cold... read more Automotive - General RepairJonathan LlinasAuto TechMemphis, TennesseeI have only been in the field for about 4 years now, but I can already say with 100% certainty that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Started at the bottom as a lube tech with no prior experience and no tech... read more 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 more 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 more 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.
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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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, California
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 more 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.
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 more 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.
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.
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 more 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.
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 more 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.
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.
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.
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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more ManufacturingBrenda MarquezAssembly Associate at CDICity of Industry, California
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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more Automotive - General RepairJose MunozMechanic at MidasAloha, OregonI had been doing work on my own cars for a while and thought why not do it for a living and I have been loving it ever since. I have been wrenching for a few years now, I first started at a dealership and now I'm with an ind... read more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 MaintenanceSmithsburg, 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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!
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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more Automotive - DealershipZack MarinoAutomotive Technician at Sierra SubaruAzusa, CaliforniaI’m 22 years old working in the automotive industry. I really enjoy working on cars, whether it’s at home on my own car, my friends cars or at work. I started at an auto parts warehouse and I wanted to get into something I’v... read more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more 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