Assist with production set up and production movement.
Complies with company's Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures.
Use precision measuring instruments to check tooling and parts.
Operate forklift as needed.
Install new equipment as needed as well as breakdown, move and set up existing equipment as needed.
Conduct safety and maintenance checks of building and production equipment and document checks and supply information to management.
Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all OSHA and Cathcart Rail Environmental Health and Safety Policies
Maintain forklifts and make repairs as needed. Maintain service agreements on larger repair needs on forklift fleet.
Conduct performance checks of equipment based on PM service requirement and maintain records of checks.
Use equipment as needed: welder, cutting torch and shop equipment to fabricate or repair defective parts as appropriate.
Maintain and report records of maintenance performed and parts used.
Maintain adequate supply of parts to service and maintain equipment.
Run and or route electrical and gas lines as needed.
Requirements
predictive maintenance
plc troubleshooting
power distribution
nec knowledge
blueprint reading
5+ years
Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques/instrumentation.
Strong troubleshooting abilities for hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
Must be able to accommodate on-call responsibilities and work overtime when needed to support production staff.
Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
Knowledge of power distribution systems.
Strong communication skills, be highly motivated, persistent, and dedicated
Strong troubleshooting abilities including proficiency in rapid problem diagnoses in PLC's, AC/DC drives and motors, servo drives, electronic instrumentation, discrete logic controls as well as hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
Prior maintenance experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing setting
Five or more years experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance field.
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Knowledge of National Electrical Codes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Ability to work in a confined space
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
60 Locations
Nationwide Expansion
By 2020, the company expanded its footprint across 60 locations in 22 states following the acquisition of Appalachian Railcar Services.
110+ Sites
Expanded Network
After acquiring The Andersons’ railcar repair business in mid-2022, the company boosted its network to over 110 sites across 33 states.
June 2025
Majority Ownership
Tikehau Star Infra took majority ownership, supporting further expansion of the company's coast-to-coast network.
Over 100 Facilities
Nationwide Presence
Today, the company operates nationwide with a network of over 100 facilities, short-line railroads, and services like repair and transloading.
Founded in 2015 by Thomas and Casey Cathcart, the company began with a single repair facility and grew through strategic acquisitions.
Its financial growth is backed by infrastructure investors like Star America and Nuveen, with capital from Bank of America-led financing syndicates.
Typical projects include freight and tank car repair, contract switching, transloading, cleaning, parts fabrication, track maintenance, and railcar storage.
Standout facts: its evolution from a single shop to one of the largest independent railcar service platforms in under a decade.
Culture + Values
Safety – We are dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our team members, our environment, and the communities where we live and work.
Quality – We are committed to delivering compliant products and services that exceed customer expectations and industry regulations.
Honest Communication – We hold ourselves accountable for communicating internally and externally in a manner that is clear, timely and with integrity.
Innovation – We find solutions through creative, forward thinking.
Teamwork – We work together to leverage individual strengths to achieve our common goals.
Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable to a higher standard, taking responsibility for our words, actions, and results.
Environment + Sustainability
1,000+
employees
Nearly 1,000 roles are filled across multiple locations to support efficient service operations.
100+
locations
Services are consolidated across 100+ locations to reduce transport redundancy.
Operates a nationwide railcar services network reducing emissions by optimizing rail logistics versus road transport.
Supports expansion projects (e.g. Kansas City) with capital investments that improve facility efficiency.
Inclusion & Diversity
An equal opportunity employer with policies to recruit, hire and promote based on merit regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other legally protected categories.
Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values each other’s perspectives and contributions.
Highlights workforce diversity as a core strength, drawing on a wide spectrum of ideas.
No gender-specific statistics or targets disclosed publicly.