He received an emergency morning call and rushed to the site. Thanks for sharing with us mikestransporters and keep up the good work! A lot of our Makers and Fixers transition into their jobs from other fields, but Halen is our first body-piercer turned Fleet Mechanic!
What similarities are there between a body piercer and a mechanic? Let us know in the comments below! Halen has helped some of his coworkers get raises by sending pictures of their hard work to the boss. Sign me up to work on a job with him! You must be following to win! Good luck! He would help his dad with oil changes and other maintenance- skills that he used later in life to get his first job at a transmission shop.
Likes 92 View on Instagram. Growing up working on his family farm, Hogan had a reputation for being able to fix the unfixable! He put his skills to use, started at a welding and fabrication shop at 16, and is now working as a Millwright. Likes Comments 10 View on Instagram. Who else will never forget their first car? For Sophie, her Chevy Nova was extra special- it ignited her love for cars and inspired her to get some automotive experience that would kick off her career.
She loves her current job and has even helped restore a car for one of the Chicago Bulls. This story really BLEW our minds. Luckily no one was hurt and nothing of value was damaged other than the car, of course.
So what do you think caused the car to explode? Does anyone else get phone calls from friends, family and neighbors asking for a repair? I'm currently fixing equipment for restoration and concrete equipment. I am also working on restoring a Mach 1 and doing a 5. One of the craziest things that has happened on the job was that I've got to work on complex v concrete grinding equipment!
USMC construction repair equipmentrepair restoration mustang ford. How many Aviation Techs out there started off working on cars like Simon?
Simon works for an airline in the UK, but worked on cars for years before transitioning to Aviation. Let us know in the comments below. Want to win? Can our Canadian Makers and Fixers relate? Shane Kelley is a Maintenance Mechanic for a brick manufacturer.
When the kiln needed repairs after an emergency shutdown, he worked around the clock to get it up and running. Just another example of how makersandfixers are always there to save the day!
His favorite project is his personal truck- the one his kids help him with at home. Spending time with his children, teaching them important skills and how to use tools, makes this the most exciting job in the world. He has worked on some really awesome things and is currently working for the county on large vehicles like snow plows, excavators, dump trucks and more. So many makersandfixers use their skills to help people in need!
He builds tables for flood victims using donated wood. We love shouting out people who are using their skills to make the world a better place. If you know anyone who needs a shout out mention them in the comments!
Likes 75 Comments 1 View on Instagram. Meet Gabriela! At 22 years old she is starting her own repair shop AND creating tutorial videos to help people learn the basics like changing tires, changing oil, and replacing brake pads. Any other neat freaks out there? Send us a picture of your perfectly organized box!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the veterans who have served their country, including those who have kept planes, helicopters, tanks, and everything else on the move to defend the freedoms we all enjoy. We appreciate you! Likes 73 Comments 1 View on Instagram. Likes 80 Comments 1 View on Instagram. Inspired by heavydsparks she signed up for automotive classes in high school and ended up pursuing an apprenticeship!
Now, her new favorite place is in the shop working on a project. Likes Comments 31 View on Instagram. Justin started in the automotive field, then discovered he liked working on trucks and heavy equipment. He decided to further his expertise with welding and fabrication work and went to welding school. Likes 55 View on Instagram. Has anyone else ever been chest deep in an engine bay?
Meet Nicholas- a 3rd generation Master Technician who literally jumps right in to all his projects. Likes Comments 43 View on Instagram. Jordan Dodd was just an year-old kid working at a tire shop when he had the opportunity to get a job at Caterpillar. He says he really found his passion working on heavy machinery. Likes 53 Comments 1 View on Instagram. Makers and Fixers really have the most interesting jobs in the world!
The skills he learned helping his dad laid the foundation for his career as an Automotive Technician. She just started her apprenticeship a few months ago, but is loving every second of the journey so far. We wish you luck in the rest of your career Cricket! Lonnie is a technician who has been in the automotive industry for 24 years! After a few years at a diesel shop, he decided that working on Jeeps and off road vehicles was his calling. He made it happen and today he builds custom Jeeps and trucks!
What are your favorite types of projects? Likes 44 Comments 1 View on Instagram. The repairs are still going on today, but Tim was proud to have played an important part in the recovery of his home.
Now, he uses his skills on product development and testing and building cars of the future. What things did you build as a kid? Eddie started in the oil and gas industry when he was 19 years old. He began as a pipeline welder, and has worked his way up to being a Motor Man and Direction Driller. If anything goes wrong on the oil rig, Eddie is the one who fixes it.
On some of his projects, he uses drills upwards of , pounds and has an entire semi-trailer full of spare parts in case something goes wrong. Go big or go home! Like and comment this post to show them some love! We are highlighting individuals in our story today so make sure to check that out. If you work in manufacturing or any other industry make sure to share your story with us at makersandfixers. Likes 70 View on Instagram. Check out this picture of Jesse with the first engine he ever removed and rebuilt on his own.
Keep it up and congrats! Jimmy remembers being a little kid watching his dad work on engines and transmissions. So many of us Makers and Fixers had a mentor who helped shape our career.
Who helped you get to where you are today? Celeste grew up working on cars with her dad, then went to school for diesel repair. In the next 48 hours we will be giving away five Maker and Fixer T-shirts! Likes 85 Comments 14 View on Instagram. Likes Comments 35 View on Instagram. He decided that something needed to change, and he was willing to do the work to make that change. He got his GED and enrolled in school for heavy duty truck repair.
Jonathan is now working as a technician and successfully providing for his family! I grew up my whole life working on cars after school and even during summer. Now I do it for a living. Dez grew up with a medical condition that was expected to shorten her life.
Her experiences motivated her and taught her to keep pushing for what she wants to do, no matter what others say. Dez now owns a custom paint and auto body shop and teaches other women her trade. She was on a MotorTrend TV show and made it to the top 4 contestants! You keep the world moving. To be entered, tag 2 other Makers and Fixers in the comments below! Likes 90 Comments 13 View on Instagram. John started out as young kid working on his go-kart!
He had so much fun learning on that go-kart, he made it a career and is working as a mechanic today! What was the first project you ever worked on? Likes 56 View on Instagram. Automotive technician turned…. Miguel was a Master Technician at a dealership when his neighbor needed help repairing his Cessna! Likes 84 View on Instagram. We are thankful to be able to share the stories of Makers and Fixers from around the world.
To see more international stories, visit MakersandFixers. Ryan Turner joined the U. Thank you for your service, Ryan! Miguel and Franky work together at a shop in Los Angeles, California!
They both got into the business as young kids just trying to learn the basics and have now turned their hobbies into careers. Brandon went to school for Industrial Systems Technology and Electrical and worked under mechanics and electricians on amusement rides. We will DM you for mailing information! Likes 95 Comments 6 View on Instagram.
Sound off in the comments below! The answer will be posted tomorrow! Growing up, Ian had no idea what career he wanted.
He enrolled in an Aviation Maintenance program and is now doing a job he loves. Likes 98 View on Instagram. From the minute she enrolled in technical college, Ebonie was determined to become a successful technician.
There were days that I cried, and days were I killed it, but I never gave up and became one of the best technicians in that shop. Tom Faber and his wife Lori own a manufacturing business supplying the vintage motorcycle restoration market. Tom spends his days in the shop machining, welding, fabricating products, and rebuilding and restoring vintage motorcycles! Keep up the good work! Halfway through the project, the garage caught fire and Brandon and his dad lost almost everything- all of their tools and equipment were gone.
The bike suffered a lot of heat damage and they had to remake the seat from scratch and repair all body work. Likes Comments 34 View on Instagram.
Meet Ryan! He is a Collision Repair Technician who has been in the business for 15 years. In the end he says it was all worth it! Likes 59 View on Instagram. Meet Brianna! How old were you when you started? Marc Nelson has been an Apprentice Technician for the past year, after transitioning from heavy duty work on tractor trailers.
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