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    Struggling to Hire and Train New Technicians – Need Advice

    Hey everyone, I’m from the HR department of a mid-sized construction company, and we’re facing some significant challenges in hiring and training new technicians. I’m hoping to get some advice from the community here on how to tackle these issues effectively. We’re finding it increasingly...
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    Komatsu mini excavator PC50 mr2 year 2007 low movement speed

    Hello I recently purchased a komatsu pc50 mini excavator I noticed that all the movements are slow except for the tracks, blade and rotation are in perfect speed, most people told to adjust the control valve located at the main pump, does anyone knows how to fix this? Please help
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    • Forum: Excavators
  3. Olori Joshua

    AEC not working on 330C DKY02164

    The AEC switch button when pressed only reduce the engine speed to 1300 rpm when it is on mode 2 when it's left idle and dial switch is in position 5 up. It does lower the speed by 100rpm when on mode 1 but won't raise the rpm back to what it was when the levers are operated. please I need...
  4. YellowIronSam

    Deadline Soon: 2022 AEMP Technician of the Year Nominations

    Nominations for the 2022 AEMP Technician of the Year Award are due by June 10th. Pretty good opportunity to get some recognition for the best techs out there. You can read more about the award and nomination process here...
  5. YellowIronSam

    How do we fix the mechanic shortage in America?

    Saw this thread on Reddit earlier today: https://www.reddit.com/r/heavyequipment/comments/t659ds/america_is_short_73000_mechanics_whats_going_on/ Some of the common points: - Wages are unfair / haven't been growing despite inflation - The work is back breaking and the machines are getting more...
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