Maintenance Apprentice - Control System Mechanic

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit   .

Responsibilities

Applicants must do the following:

• Complete Work Keys assessments no later than 30 days after applying.  See minimum required scores below. Make your scores "public" to employers. The URL must include the words "test details".  See further instructions provided in link below. Workkeys tests are currently offered at Kilgore College (must register several days in advance) and you can register online at  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./workkeys

• Complete this on-line application - Answer all questions and provide the public link to Work Keys scores as directed. Please consider setting your profile visibility to "any company recruiter in my country of residence" or "worldwide" which will enable only Eastman recruiters to view.

• Attachment 1:
  
  Resume - Include on resume complete information on work history with job duties and dates of employment.
• Attachment 2:
  
  Any high school, technical school, or college transcripts you wish to have us consider. If you receive an offer of employment, High School Transcripts or GED Certificate will be required. Please blackout dates and other personal information such as birthdate, social security number or race.
• Attachment 4:
  
  Workkeys test results - must be dated within the last 5 years to be valid

• Dismantle, repair, make adjustments to, overhaul, erect, install, assemble, fabricate and service general electrical and instrument (E&I) equipment throughout the plant
• Know and understand basic AC/DC electrical theory
• Proficient in electrical and instrumentation installation and troubleshooting
• Provide the site production facilities with reliable, uninterrupted, and safe electrical energy supply
• Detect faulty equipment by inspection, testing, or general knowledge of the electrical and instrumentation worktrade
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work to prevent breakdowns that could curtail production or cause dangerous or unsafe conditions to exist
• Adhere to strict deadline for scheduled equipment PMs/calibrations, including but not limited to:
• Process Instrument Calibrations
• Motor Control Center PMs
• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) PMs
• Combustible Gas Detector Calibration
• Interlock Verification Tests
• Work from blueprints, written specifications, sketches, and oral instructions
• Make repairs using reference material and prior experience without specific instruction
• Utilize testing and measurement equipment
• Digital Mult-meter
• Insulation Tester
• Process Meter
• Field Communicator

• Observe maintenance procedures and keep all tools and shop equipment in good working condition
• Perform basic root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment and use reporting systems…