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  1. ATMIPrecast_Eugene

    New guy here from a precast plant in Aurora, IL

    Hey everyone, my name’s Eugene and I’m with ATMI Precast out in Aurora, Illinois. We build precast concrete for all kinds of big projects, and we run a lot of heavy gear to make it happen. On any given day, you’ll see gantry cranes, forklifts, loaders, spotter trucks, and just about every piece...
  2. ATMIPrecast_Eugene

    Looking for a Vehicle Mechanic in Aurora, IL

    I’m with ATMI Precast in Aurora, IL. We have a great team that keeps our equipment running every day, including gantry cranes, forklifts, spotter trucks, end loaders, and compressors. We’re looking to add multiple Vehicle Mechanics who know their way around hydraulic, pneumatic, and DC...
    • ATMIPrecast_Eugene
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Personnel
  3. O

    CAT GC320 E1379-2 Mechanic fault

    Hello everyone, today I want to tell you about a problem I have with my CAT GC320 2018 model excavator. Today, while working normally like every day, I suddenly encountered a fault warning on the operator screen. First, I encountered the "E1379-2" fault code and then my excavator gave the...
  4. Corhino

    1954 Cat 212 Grader

    I bought this grader in the hopes to push back the snow banks on the 12 miles of road I need to plow each winter. It appears it need a rebuilt clutch and possible throwout bearing(s). It runs strong (in one place) and is 99% original equipment. I am struggling to find anyone to work on it, let...
    • Corhino
    • Thread
    • collector grader mechanic original snow
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Motor Graders
  5. M

    Identify Mitsubishi BD2G Dozer

    Hey yall. I'm working on a Mitsubishi BD2G dozer and the owner doesn't know the year. I'm hoping someone can help me figure it out. pin is 2B103326 model is BD2G. Thank you.
    • Mason Campbell
    • Thread
    • dozer heavy equipment help mechanical mechanic year by vin
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Dozers
  6. CMichael

    D5c

    I have a D5c serial number 5xk29073, model number 3046. I had ignition switch problems the other day and replaced the switch. at first it would not shut off, then it would not start and now all I am hearing is clicking. I have tried ( hard ) to read the schematic and I am just really having an...
    • CMichael
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    • clicking d5c dozer heavy duty mechanic heavy equipment ignition switch problem master mechanic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dozers
  7. Y

    Kobelco SK120 Mark 5

    Hi, I have a Kobelco SK120 Mark 5 and the batteries did not charge, whilst the alarm went off. the batteries ended up dying and the voltage regulator was replaced. Once the alternator with the new regulator was installed on the machine once again, the alarm started beeping and the ignition icons...
    • Yuvin Wickramanayake
    • Thread
    • earth mover electical excavator kobelco kobelco excavator mark 5 mechanic operate light flashing sk120 sk120-5
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
  8. Y

    Kobelco SK120 MKV

    I have an issue with my Kobelco SK-120 mark 5 excavator. The alarm is going off for everything in the machine. The screen indicates oil, water hydraulic etc. Is there a solution to this issue or does anyone know what to look at?
  9. N

    JCB 214E Backhoe no start

    Hello all, new to the forum and heavy equipment. I have a model year 2006 JCB 214E Backhoe with a perkins 4 Cyl. Turbo diesel. The engine cranks but does not start. The previous owner stated the engine would fire up and idle but would not rev up past idle. Then the backhoe sat for 6-8 months and...
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    Part time work for Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technician

    When I look at Job postings I only find full time positions avaliable, is that because part time work is usually not possible (unable to hand off a project to someone else during the week) or is it because no one wants a part time position? How likely would an employer higher somone as an...
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