Makers and Fixers Stories - Mexico and Central America

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Aviation/AerospaceJorge RiveraSenior Aircraft Mechanic at Lufthansa Technik PRIsabela, Puerto RicoI have been a Maker and Fixer for 9 years. A friend of mine inspired me to follow my passion into aviation. My advice is to select a good aviation school, study hard, and work hard to get best opportunities in the industry.

Aviation/AerospaceJean SanchezAircraft Mechanic at LufthansaAguadilla, Puerto RicoMy father taught me how to work on cars and trucks, and I've been working with them since I was four years old! My advice is to so it right the first time and everything will go smooth.

Technical Education - students and instructorsSebastian NievesStudent at Puerto Rico Aviation Maintainance InstitueYabucoa, Puerto RicoMy best friend who was in the army always pushed me to follow what I was really interested in. We were both really interested in aviation, so after he passed, I searched for a school and applied. I have been a Maker and Fixe... read more

Aviation/AerospaceAlberto TorresStudent at PRAMIAguadilla, Puerto RicoI have been a Maker and Fixer since I was a little kid, I always enjoyed helping my dad work on his Cesspa. My family is in the aviation industry; my dad and sister are pilots. I enjoy a lot more the maintenance side. If you... read more

Aviation/AerospaceIsaac VegaA&P Student at PRAMILas Piedras, Puerto RicoI have two years of experience, and one piece of advice I live by is: believe in yourself and never stop trying. Keep pushing until you make it. There are no limits to what you can achieve if you dream it, focus on it, and r... read more

Aviation/AerospaceFerdinand OsubaStudentSan sebastian, Puerto RicoI’ve been doing this for four years now. My advice? Just do it—and have faith that everything will work out. What first inspired me was watching videos of aircraft maintenance; seeing the process up close really sparked my i... read more

ManufacturingKevin DiazTecnico en maquinas herramientasMorelos, MexicoHello my name is Kevin Diaz, I am 30 years old and I am from Mexico, today I want to tell you my story! All this started 5 years ago when I was looking for something that would fulfill my expectations more, I studied industr... 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

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

Automotive - General RepairEric Efrain De SantiagoMechanic at Toki'sTallerMonterrey, MexicoI learned how to be a mechanic by looking at my father-in-law and now here I am. Removing a 4.0 engine from a Ford Explorer 2001 was one of the coolest projects I have worked on.

ManufacturingJose Juan FrancoQuality Control Technician at Ford Transmission PlantQuerétaro, MexicoWorking in quality control I feel like I have the last say if we made a good product. I also get to solve the problems that no one else has been able to find or fix. It is a great feeling!

ManufacturingHugo Vazquez SanchezMaintenance Team Lead at Ford Transmission PlantQuerétaro, MexicoAll the tools I am using I use to repair and keep this facility working at full capacity. It is great knowing that I am able to help the entire team with the work I do. It is also rewarding being able to solve complex proble... read more

ManufacturingDiego NavarroControls Engineer at Ford Transmission PlantQuerétaro, MexicoMy focus is to build a more efficient way for us to do work. We are busy and I am always working with our technicians to ensure the best possible process. Before this I studied engineering in school, so this was an easy tran... read more

MiningArmando LugoService Technician at MetsoQuerétaro, MexicoI maintain mining equipment all over Mexico. I fix the smaller parts here but I get to go out to the other locations to work on the big stuff. We also recently started working on some other power generation machines as well;... read more

Automotive - DealershipEdwardo SaldañaOwner at Toyota/Kia DealerQuerétaro, MexicoIn 2018 I finally opened this place, we get a lot of specialty body work. We get through a little over 120 cars a day. After finishing my time at university I ended up in the automotive world and I have been here since. I do... read more

Military & DefenseSgt. RasconSergeant at The Secretaría de MarinaMexico City, Mexico

Automotive - DealershipJorge GarciaLead Technician at Toyota/Kia DealerQuerétaro, Mexico

Automotive - DealershipMaricio PadronTechnician at Toyota/Kia DealerQuerétaro, MexicoIt is in my blood. I learned from my dad who learned from his dad. The family aspect is what got me in to the business and now I truly love cars!

Power GenerationArmando BautistaMaintenance Team Lead at Ford Transmission PlantQuerétaro, MexicoI enjoy getting down into the details of how our machines work. From the chillers, to the power generators getting to know them in and out is a rewarding feeling. I get to feel like an expert.

Military & DefenseFelix HernándezMaintenance Supervisor at The Secretaría de MarinaMexico City, MexicoI flew Helicopters, MI17 and AC725, before becoming the maintenance supervisor. Now I coordinate the helicopters I use to fly, for safety and maintenance checks. The most rewarding part of the job is being able to help and r... read more

Automotive - DealershipJaime SuárezTechnician at Toyota/Kia DealerQuerétaro, MexicoMy father was a technician, so it runs in the family. Now my son is also a technician and I could not be more proud. He works smarter than I did but still has the same passion and understanding of the vehicles.

Aviation/AerospaceJulio GomezTool Manager at AirbusMexico City, MexicoI am the tool manager for this facility, which means I am in charge of specialty tools and calibration. When it comes to calibration of the helicopter, everything matters, so I take my job very seriously. I work for the best... read more

Automotive - DealershipHomero HernándezWorkshop Manager at Toyota/Kia DealerQuerétaro, MexicoMy focus is to develop team spirit. We all love cars, we all know we want to work on cars, but doing it as a team is the best part of it. It is also rewarding to finally be the one in charge of assigning jobs to the techs an... read more

Military & DefenseLt. SariuasLieutenant at The Secretaría de MarinaMexico City, Mexico

Military & DefenseIvan CornejoWarehouse Supervisor at The Secretaría de MarinaMexico City, MexicoI enjoy the clear and specific work I do. It makes it easy to serve our internal customers with ease and meet all their needs. The software control, TCMAX, makes my job easy so I know I am always giving my guys the right too... read more

Military & DefenseJorge TorresLogistics at The Secretaría de MarinaMexico City, MexicoI am in charge of logistics for tool use. When their needs to be a specialty tool for one of our many locations I am in charge of sending them out to make sure they get there in time to help. I am proud to serve others throu... read more

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