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Fleet MaintenanceDiego CastilloEquipment mechanic assistant II at City of San JoseSanta Cruz, California, USAI 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 Military & DefenseJessica ConsidineLead Welder/Fabricator at Navistar Defenselivonia, Michigan, USAMy 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, California, USAHello, 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipJordan FTechnicianWindsor, CanadaI've been a dealer-level technician for 8 years, I got started with an apprenticeship and couldn't imagine do anything else. Wouldn't be where I'm at without all my fellow technicians. We are all in this together. Snap-on t... read more RacingRyan MarzecMotorsport mechanic/ @home dadPleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, USAMy “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 Auto Body/Collision RepairShane TheriaultMechanic at Baxter AutoRed bank, Tennessee, USABorn & 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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Construction Equipment RepairErika HoukMechanic/Operator at Bigge Crane and RiggingFairfield, California, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJared ThomesStudent at Mohawk Valley Community CollegeMohawk, New York, USAIn 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, Florida, USAI 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 Carolina, USAI’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, Florida, USAAfter 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, Utah, USAI 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 Carolina, USAHi! 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, California, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceThomaz Alberto De Matos LazaroQuality inspector at LATAM MROSão Carlos, BrazilMy name is Thomaz and since I was a child I have always liked building and arranging things. I have been working in aviation since 2007 and my hobby is working with wood and DIY projects. In my work, I am a mechanic special... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
Aviation/AerospaceMike BasaraCampus Director at Pittsburgh Institute Of AeronauticsConway, South Carolina, USAAfter 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, Iowa, USAI’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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipGabriel MillerAutomotive technicians at Sam Boswell Buick gmcLeesburg, Florida, USAI 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, Illinois, USAI’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 Carolina, USAI 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, California, USARight 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
MarineMark GipsonRigging manager at Gause built marinePORT RICHEY, Florida, USAI'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, Massachusetts, USAI’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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - Specialty ShopPaul LangbeinTechnician at D Langbein Corvette CenterCarnegie, Pennsylvania, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipDavid AndersonTechnician at Roswell FordRoswell, New Mexico, USAI 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, USA“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, California, USAI 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, Arkansas, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
ManufacturingJorge PerezFabricator at JK Gates & RepairPalm Desert, California, USAI 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 Jersey, USAMy father has owned automotive shop since I was a kid. All of my early memories were spent in a shop and I was always trying to take things apart and put it back together but losing most of my father's tools in the process b... read more RacingCarine BakerProfessional Drag RacingClaridge, Pennsylvania, USAEver 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, Kentucky, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipSpencer WebbApprentice at Mountain Home Auto RanchMountain Home, Idaho, USAI 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, Texas, USASo 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Construction Equipment RepairNathan DuncanHeavy Equipment TechnicianSilton, CanadaMy career in the earthmoving industry started 3 days out of high school. I started working for my Grandfather as an equipment operator in the summer months, and in the winter months worked towards getting my journeyman heav... read moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
ManufacturingJosh KellyWelder at Weldone ServicesWhitby, CanadaWhen I was a child I dreamt of being a pro wrestler. Fast forward to my life as a young adult just that. About 5 years into my wrestling career it dawned on me that if I got hurt I'd have nothing to fall back onto. I decided... read more Technical Education - students and instructorsRyan BaptisteShop Teacher at Southern Okanagan Secondary SchoolOliver, CanadaI am a shop Teacher at Southern Okanagan Secondary School in Canada, BC. Growing up I have always liked building things, working with my hands, and playing around with my dad’s tool. Throughout high school, I loved taking sh... read moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - DealershipBrandon MatthewsDiagnostic tech at Pakenham mazdaOfficer, AustraliaStarted my journey in the trade working on John Deere Tractors, then made my way to work on Kenworth trucks, and then made my way to Mazda where I am now. I worked through my apprenticeship and started their training program... read moreMaker and Fixer Country- Other (Fill in the blank)
Technical Education - students and instructorsGino RaymundoStudent/Part-time Stay at Home Dad at Tidewater Tech TradesSuffolk, Virginia, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Aviation/AerospaceBlake KennettAviation Maintenance Technician at Wheels UpFlorence, Kentucky, USAEver 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 Emergency ServicesBlair MorganEmergency Apparatus Technician at Red Deer Emergency ServicesRed Deer, CanadaI grew up around fixing old Ford’s with my dad, including fully restoring a 1969 Ford Torino GT. I now serve as an Emergency Apparatus Technician with the City of Red Deer maintaining and servicing the fleet of ambulances an... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Harley Davidson DealershipMederic DroletTechnician at Premont Harley davidsonL'Ancienne-Lorette, CanadaI started as a technician in 2012 at Prémont HD QC when I was 18, I have my Harley Davidson Master technician certification since 2023. Currently riding a 2002 HD 883R. Dad of three wonderful boys that love motorcycles. I do... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
MarketingChristie SmithSenior Support Agent & RCI Lead at Mitchell1San Diego, California, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairBilly SandellDiesel mechanic at PeterbiltGarden City, Kansas, USAI'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, Massachusetts, USAI 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, Wisconsin, USAWell, 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, Alabama, USAHi, 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - Specialty ShopOmar DejesusAuto technicianDavis, California, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Aviation/AerospaceMaria ViancoAviation maintenance technician at Bode aviation, INCRio Rancho, New Mexico, USAI 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, Indiana, USAAs 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, Georgia, USAHi, 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, Pennsylvania, USAI’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 Premont Harley-DavidsonDave DupontMecanic Apprentice 2 years at Motorcycle - DealershipVille de Québec, CanadaSo, the last time I shared my experience with all of you, I was freshly new at the shop, working as a full-time polisher. Things are changing as I am in my second year of being a mechanic’s apprentice, and I have to say, I l... read moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - General RepairGriffin AshLead Technician/YouTube personality at Griffzilla Garage & Founding Fathers AutoColorado Springs, Colorado, USA20 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipApril GrahamMechanic at Ray ChevroletLake Villa, Illinois, USAAs 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, Kansas, USAAfter 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipJeffley EdouardAutomotive TechnicianElmsford, New York, USAI 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, Alabama, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Agriculture Equipment RepairChris TomasikAg equipment tech at Larry Romance and SonSpringville, New York, USAI'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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairJessica DaubenspeckCo-Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, Pennsylvania, USAI'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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
WeldingChristy StainbackAutomotive Service Advisor and Welder at Stainback Steel WorksHenderson, North Carolina, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
RailAndrew EpplerTear down mechanic at American Turbocharger TechnologiesYorktown, Virginia, USAWorking 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 Jersey, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Agriculture Equipment RepairShawn GrotheField Tech Sup.Nampa, Idaho, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairBrad McCroryAutomotive Technician at United Farm and Home COOPLewisburg, Tennessee, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - General RepairAlex Veyta VargasLube technician at Crystal ToyotaThree bridges, New Jersey, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Aviation/AerospaceJosh FyeAircraft Hydraulics Mechanic at Air ForceFort Gratiot, Michigan, USAEveryday 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 i... read more Automotive - Specialty ShopBen MillerRestoration at Miller restorationsDuncan, CanadaI grew up helping my grandpa work on things around his farm since I was a baby. When I was five years old, I found a 1968 Mustang sitting in one of my grandpa’s shop bays. It had been sitting there covered for 25 years, and ... read moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Automotive - DealershipJordan WalhofTechnicianSHELDON, Iowa, USAI 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, Kansas, USAMy 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...