Big Iron Doctor from TikTok Talks About Issues in the Heavy Equipment Industry
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Josiah Myring, known as the Big Iron Doctor on TikTok, joins the Jaded Mechanic Podcast to discuss the heavy equipment industry, focusing on the challenges mechanics face, particularly with Caterpillar machinery. The conversation dives into the profitability of service work, the importance of proper training, and the impact of technology on diagnostics. Josiah shares his journey from working in heavy equipment to starting his own business, emphasizing the need for skilled technicians and the complexities of modern machinery. The episode also touches on the future of the industry and the potential for emerging technologies.
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Today's guest is Josiah Meiring, the Big Iron Doctor on TikTok. Josiah talks about the issues in the heavy equipment servicing industry, particularly how technicians are severely underpaid. He talks about when he worked at a John Deere dealership and why he left to be a mechanic, saying his diagnostic skills needed to improve. Josiah also shares advice on starting a business, saying it's really important to have proper training and certification.
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