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Automotive - Specialty ShopBran and Danielle ApicellaShop Owners at Apicella DesignsPhoenix, Arizona, USAAround 2014, I had a business partner who took me under his wing, and we decided to build hot rods although it was a soft market for those at that time. We started Apicella Designs after working on this 1950 truck that I com... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
MiningDevon JwaszkoLubrication Technician at Copper Mountain MinePrinceton, British Columbia, CanadaAs a young man, I was always very interested in cars and mechanics. I would go to the local grocery store at 7 or 8 years old and offer to help put people's groceries away for twenty five cents. Once I had enough money, I wo... read more Auto and motorcycle shopDavid DamronOwner at Renegade’s GarageJacksonville, Florida, USAIt started a long time ago in the late 70’s fixing bicycles for everyone in my neighborhood. Then I started riding and working on dirt bikes. My dad wouldn’t buy me a running dirt bike, so he would give me one and say if you... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
EducationTony LopezTeacher at Morris SchoolWinnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaI use all sorts of tools but rely on socket sets and wrenches along with grinders and other metal working tools while building bikes. So far, I have built a hardtail Kawasaki 440 and a Cafe Racer Kawasaki 400. I have a coupl... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceMatthew BoerwinkleMechanic at US ArmyRiverton, Illinois, USAThis 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 to avoid being sniped, so I used a mini mag-light held between my ... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairKane BrayDiesel Technician at General Truck SalesEaton, Indiana, USAAt 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, Louisiana, USAAlways said I would never buy Snap-on, but now that is the ONLY thing I'll buy!! The coolest project to me was when I rebuilt a crane truck from the ground up. A buddy at work trying to run in from a down pour and sliding 5 ... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipSteven LeeLine Technician at North Ft Lauderdale SubaruCoconut Creek, Florida, USAI 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 Carolina, USAI’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, Pennsylvania, USASince 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, Pennsylvania, USAI have been an auto technician since 2011, a Mazda technician since 2016. I never knew my job could also become a partial hobby! Buying tools feels just like any other collecting hobby to me. Plus I get to use them to work o... read more Automotive - DealershipChistopher CartwrightTechnician at Mercedes Benz of Thousand OaksPort Hueneme, California, USAI 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 Former automotive techHubert PellegriniHobbyist at HomeStanfordville, New York, USAI started out as an aviation mechanic at age 17. Almost half a century later and having raced through a career as an automotive technician, I now enjoy building project cars out of my home. The coolest project I have worked ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopGerald MurphyFabricator at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, Arizona, USAI was really into BMX bikes and wanted to learn how to build my own frames. I learned how to weld, got my permit and got into cars. I was a good welder and a good mechanic, so I went to my local body shop that did restoratio... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopCharlie SullensPartner/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, Arizona, USAI started working on family cars when I was 13 years old. I would race in the desert and had to learn how to fix it up myself as we couldn’t afford someone else to do it. I jumped around different jobs and then decided to g... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopGlen ButlerFabricator/Technician at American Legends Hot Rods and Muscle CarsPhoenix, Arizona, USAMy dad and uncle each had a wrecking yard and I pretty much was raised in them. I tried to go into other jobs but always ended up back working on cars. I used to work for Arizona Street Rods- I built a hot rod for one of my ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Heavy Duty Truck RepairJake ShainlineEVTSterling, Virginia, USAMy 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, Arizona, USAI started working with my dad and we built my first car - a Mustang. I ended up selling it and bought another one that I drove throughout high school and then it snowballed from there. I went to a community college to study ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Aviation/AerospaceVimlendra SinghAircraft MechanicHyderabad, INDIAI'm an Aircraft Mechanic at Indigo Airlines. It's been 6 years working on these metal birds and I'm loving my job. I work in a commercial airline line maintenance. So everyday there is a new challenge, new scenario - sometim... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairJakob HeppellApprentice at Hopman MotorsChristchurch, New ZealandI finished high school a year early to start a Level 3 Automotive engineering course which was a year long and then I couldn't find any jobs. I then started work experience with a family friend and learned more about the ind... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairDan HaltonDiesel Mechanic at Scania New ZealandWhangarei, New ZealandNearing the end of high school I looked into doing work experience at a local workshop. I chose a workshop that focused mainly on Scania Trucks. After working many days and school holidays I began an apprenticeship and this ... read more Fleet MaintenanceWilliam McGladderyFleet Support Technician at Cowal Building and Plumbing SuppliesCairndow, ScotlandI'm 24 and I'm a Fleet Support Technician at Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies. Together with one other tech we look after a mixed fleet of trucks, plant and light commercial vehicles across 5 depots over West/Central Sco... read more Heavy Duty Truck RepairAnthony SilvaLead CNG TechnicianFontana, California, USAI 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 Oil & GasJan RaubenheimerProject Manager / Instrumentation technician at SLE ServicesWarner, AustraliaI started in 1991 with my apprenticeship as an aircraft instrumentation fitter. After my training I left and converted to industrial instrumentation. I have been working on all types and brands of instrumentation in five dif... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - Specialty ShopJacob CoenOwner at Spec GermanGig Harbor, Washington, USAJacob grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and graduated at Peninsula High School in 1998. He attended Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ from 1998-1999. He received his Associates Degree in Science and Technology. D... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingJohn LaGrangePower EngineerRED DEER, Alberta, CanadaAfter growing up watching my dad build cars and spending the evenings and weekends helping him, I developed a passion for restorations. With plans to eventually build hot rods for a living I put myself through trades school.... read more Automotive - General RepairTrevor YarlettHead Mechanic at Jr Mechanical RepairsAdelaide, AustraliaHi, I'm Trevor Yarlett but my friends call me big T. I'm a head mechanic/manager at a little family owned workshop called Jr Mechanical Repairs where I've been working for almost 7 years. For the last 4 years, I have been ru... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
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Aviation/AerospaceAashish GroverAircraft Maintenance EngineerNew Delhi, IndiaWhen I was 10 years old, I fell in love with the airplanes and I love airplane spotting. I use to spend a lot of time on my terrace, spotting the airplanes and then I used to ask myself, how can this aircraft fly? How can th... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingRay PaganiCNC Operator at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois, USAI 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, Illinois, USAI 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, Illinois, USAI 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 ManufacturingJason FultonAssembly Technician at GEAHamilton, New ZealandI am a trained automotive aircon technician, but after a quiet spell I ended up changing industries. Now I work for GEA Avapac, we build milk powder canning/packing machines and robotics. I have worked my way through the ran... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingJuan BenavidesCalibration at Sturtevant RichmontCarol Stream, Illinois, USAI 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 York, USAI started helping my dad work on cars when I was 7 and then started working on my own until I got in to the automotive repair industry about 7 years ago. Rebuilding the carb for my '84 Camaro z28 is my coolest project becaus... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceKyle KoserAviation MechanicWichita, Kansas, USAAfter 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, California, USAI 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 Automotive - General RepairJonathan MartelHeavy Vehicle Mechanic Student at Training Center Mechanical Heavy VehicleSt agapit, Quebec, CanadaI am a student in heavy vehicle mechanics. I no longer work and at the moment I am in the process of restoring my Civic. I also have my F250 2000 to restore and change it's transmission. Plus, my Jetta 2000 tdi too. I lack t... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
ManufacturingTerrance McLamField Service EngineerFountain Inn, South Carolina, USAI'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, Florida, USAI 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, USA MotorcycleMario SanchezShop Foreman at Las Vegas DucatiLas Vegas, Nevada, USAMy name is Mario Sanchez, I have been a Motorcycle Mechanic for 20 years now. I started out taking courses at MMI in Florida. I came back to California, not really having all the information or training I needed. I started o... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJ. Ivan MajicAutomotive Diagnostician at KIA KC-MotorsBromma - Stockholm, SwedenStarted in automotive industry in the early 2000s directly after graduating college. I started with all basic works like oil changes, etc. I realized very early on the importance of using quality tools. I found electricity a... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
Small Engine Repair/ConstructionCory Hoyle-Harris4 Cycle Technician at Knabe Outdoor PowerChesterfield, Virginia, USAI started getting into small engines in high school. Progressed over the years at this local small business and now I’m basically the go-to for small engine questions from all my buddies. My job is definitely a rare one bein... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairPatrick LeesAutomotive Technician at 21st Century AutoBrowns Mills, New Jersey, USAI am the fourth generation of automotive technicians in my family and I basically grew up in the shop with my dad and my grandfather. I have been working in the family business for six years now, and every day I look forward... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Private IndividualGary UnverzagtPrivate IndividualEllicott City, Maryland, USAI was a career firefighter for 31 years and have been a volunteer firefighter for over 52 years. I also owned a landscaping company for 33 years. After retiring, I wanted to restore cars/trucks. This is a desire I had for a ... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairCaleb TuckerDiesel Technician at The Pete Store Greenville SC Inman, South Carolina, USAMy dad was hit on his motorcycle while I was in 10th grade. I had to drop out and take care of him through all of his surgeries. I knew I wouldn’t ever get back into school, so I decided to take up a trade. I always loved ta... read more Automotive - DealershipMarc BergeronDiagnostic Technician at DriveTimeHenderson, Nevada, USAI am a 20+ year automotive technician, currently working in a used car dealership, doing mostly diagnostic work, any and all vehicle programming, and key cutting and programming. I really haven’t had the time needed to work ... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsClayton RenthAssistant Professor/Owner/Technician at Lewis & Clark Community College/Fathead Garage LLCAviston, IL, Illinois, USAI graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in Automotive Technology. I was a Service Advisor at Jansen Chevrolet in Germantown, IL for almost 5 years before becoming an Automot... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - Specialty ShopJason BurkittProduction Director at Dahmer Powertrain IncHarrisonville, Missouri, USAI started off at about 17 in the automotive industry and have been moving up and learning daily ever since. I worked on cars previously since I was about 4 in the shop with my father, uncle and grandfather. We never took any... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive, ATV and MZX, Motorcycle Repair and Custom BuildsEric PlattSelf Employed/Owner at EZ RacingVineland, New Jersey, USAI am submitting this on behalf of a very good friend of mine. I’ve known Eric for about 7 years and I’ve seen him work in the union, in which he was apart of for just shy of 20 years. Within the past 3-4 years, he has left t... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJustin MosseyMechanic / Technician Swanton, Vermont, USAGrowing up I always enjoyed tearing things apart and putting them back together. As I got older my vehicles would break and not ever wanting to bring my car into a shop, I would fix them myself learning from trial and error ... read more Automotive - DealershipArnaldo SalcedoAutomotive Technician at Volkswagen RimarMontréal, Quebec, CanadaMy name is Arnaldo Salcedo I've been working on cars since I can remember! I love all kinds of brands but my favorite car brand is VW. I repair and service only with the best tools in the world. I love my career and as much ... 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, Georgia, USAAfter 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, Hawaii, USAMy 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 RailRichard GriggsManager at HitachiLondon, United Kingdom Concrete resurfacingMichael JansenService Technician at Jon Don Zephyrhills, Florida, USAI’m a Service Technician with Jon Don. I have been turning wrenches for 25 years. I got my start as a boat mechanic while I was in the Marine Corps. This carried me through several trades over the years. Today I’m working on... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairRyan MillerLead TechnicianCave Creek, Arizona, USAAt 19 I started working at Discount Tire Company and worked there for about 9 years. I decided that I wanted to get into a shop that did more than just tires so I got a job at an independent shop where I have been working no... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairLuke ThimmeschTire/Oil Changer & Welder at All American AutomotiveColwich, Kansas, USAI am 16 years old and I work at All American Automotive. I started working there when I was 14, doing maintenance work (cleaning, organizing, etc.) and helping my dad work on vehicles. My dad is the shop manager there and I ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
OtherVictor FMaker Yardley, Pennsylvania, USAI do a little bit of everything. I love fixing and making things. I started taking stuff apart when I was 3. Took apart anything I could get my hands on with a screw driver just to figure out how it works. I started designin... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceCorey TremblayHardware Technician 2Jacksonville, Florida, USAIn 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, California, USAHey what's up. Just wanted to drop my story. I've always been a tinkerer from having a saltwater fish tank to taking things apart to just plain messing with everything. I've always wrenched on my cars doing light tune-ups an... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
ManufacturingGreger LundgrenTeam Leader at Snap-onBollnäs, SwedenI started in 1993 as a machine operator and still doing that. Before this, I was in school, then the military, and then a maintenance man at a hospital. I am currently a union chairman. I make hand-saws for cutting wood. I l... read more ManufacturingPake BenthinMachinist/ Technician at Warn AutomotiveBeavercreek, Oregon, USADuring 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, Louisiana, USAGrowing 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, Pennsylvania, USAI am a junior mechanic who works part time at my dad's automotive shop. I really enjoy working on vehicles and small motors. I fix small motors on our farm as well. I hope I can continue to be a mechanic for a long time. I r... read moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopGreg Perz JrTechnician at Vengeance RacingAlpharetta, Georgia, USAI started out as a child. My father worked in the industry and I was always going to work with him and helping on things around the house. We went on to work together for almost 10 years before I broke off into Motorsports. ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipNicholas WrageDiagnostic and Repair Technician at Wesley Chapel HondaWesley Chapel, Florida, USAI 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, Pennsylvania, USAHad a high school automotive technology teacher by the name of Jimmy Switzer who showed me how valuable a technician's thought process is. That process has led me through 6 years as a dealership technician and now 10 years o... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Agriculture Equipment RepairRobert WatersOwner at W and F Small EnginesOmaha, Illinois, USAI grew up in a mechanic shop as my father owned one when I was a teenager. In my 30s, I started my own shop and have grew that to a successful and stable income. The coolest thing I have worked on is probably the CNC plasma ... read moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - DealershipDustin FowlerAuto Technician at Harry Blackwell ChevroletDexter, Missouri, USAI’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 Carolina, USAWorking as a car chief for NASCAR Xfinity series has always been a dream of mine and going to UNOH has helped me progress my dream and make it a reality. A 69 Camaro for the owner of the team, Johnny Davis was my coolest pro... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop