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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 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)
Auto Body/Collision RepairJoseph BuechleinBody technician / Founder at Buechlein body shopCelestine, Indiana, USAI started doing body work at a young age and worked my way up to start my own family owned body shop.Industry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
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... read more Automotive - DealershipTJ BylTechnician at Very Hoef AutomotiveRock Valley, Iowa, USAI 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, Colorado, USAHonest 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairDan GregoryDealer Technical Manager/ Diag Tech at Peterbilt of Garden CityGarden City, Kansas, USAI 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, Pennsylvania, USAI’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 moreIndustry- Technical Education - students and instructors
Automotive - DealershipNeil WingateTechnician at Capitol Harley DavidsonHowell, Michigan, USAAfter 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, Kansas, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
Auto Body/Collision RepairCurt DaubenspeckShop Owner at Lennon's Auto BodyValencia, Pennsylvania, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - DealershipSavannah HenningAutomotive Technician at Westside Garage Inc.Princeton, Wisconsin, USAI 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, Wisconsin, USAI 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, Ohio, USAGoing 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - Specialty Shop
Construction Equipment RepairVidal ArreolaMechanic at Concrete Equipment ServicesElk Grove, California, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Construction Equipment Repair
Automotive - General RepairDavid HofstetterAutomotive technician at Gladney Automotive SolutionsMetamora, Illinois, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Automotive - DealershipFrançois LemieuxMechanic at St-Eustache Chevrolet GmcPointe-Calumet, CanadaSince I was a little boy, I've watched my father as the awesome mechanic and father he is, fixing everything, every time without fail. I have always wanted to be exactly like him ever since, so at a young age, I was already ... read more Automotive - DealershipJuan Rosas-PetrenkoSubaru Technician, Apprentice at Subaru of GwinnettSugar Hill, Georgia, USASince 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 prett... read more Auto Body/Collision RepairRuben GandaraTechnician at Hendrick Collision CenterHope Mills, North Carolina, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Auto Body/Collision Repair
Automotive - General RepairMike CarrOwner/Manager/Tech/Fabricator/Body man/Painter at CARR'S FINISHING TOUCHHowell, Michigan, USA40+ 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Fleet MaintenanceMitchell FreemanMechanicLennon, Michigan, USAI 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 Heavy Duty Truck RepairDavid MooreTruck and Coach TechnicianKitchener, CanadaI am nominating David because he is the definition of a "maker and fixer." He is so innovative that he becomes an expert on any subject he puts his mind to. "Making" comes naturally to him, he gets an idea in his head and ju... read more Automotive - General RepairRobert McnairLead A at FirestoneForked River, New Jersey, USAAs 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 moreIndustry- Automotive - General Repair
Heavy Duty Truck RepairThomas ParsonsTechnician at City of Danville, IllinoisDanville, Illinois, USAMy 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, Pennsylvania, USAI’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, Texas, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
FabricationRandy WalkerWelder/Fabricator at Miller Fabrication and ConstructionLovell, Wyoming, USAMy 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Automotive - DealershipScott HummellAuto TechRich Square, North Carolina, USAI 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, Kansas, USAI 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, Pennsylvania, USAI 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.Industry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Agriculture Equipment RepairRyan BickelhauptService Technician at Frontline Ag SolutionsDillon, Montana, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Agriculture Equipment Repair
ManufacturingNate PierceElectronics TechnicianWakefield, Massachusetts, USAAs 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, Georgia, USAI 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 moreIndustry- Other (Fill in the blank)
Heavy Duty Truck RepairBennett RobertsDiesel Mechanic at Roy Houck ConstructionSalem, Oregon, USAI 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 Automotive - DealershipJessica CormierSubaru Master Technician at Pfaff SubaruGuelph, CanadaI have been a mechanic for my entire working life! I got a coop position in high school that later progressed into an apprenticeship offer at a small shop. I worked on my own cars as a hobby, and I have owned 7 cars before t... read more