Job Description:

The Process Operator will:

1. Monitor and operate plant equipment - including start-ups and shut-downs
   • Via Distributed Control Systems and/or panel board mounted instruments
   • In the field, physical requirements include:
     • Working indoors and outdoors (in all weather conditions)
     • Standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders
     • Working at heights
     • Working in confined spaces (as needed)
     • Working 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights), if required
     • Lifting and moving loads of various weights
2. Perform minor maintenance on equipment and/or work with Maintenance personnel on major repairs
3. Understand and follow written or verbal instructions and procedures
4. Trouble shoot operational problems
5. Use computers to:
   • Access procedures and other information
   • Access and complete required training
   • Input/retrieve data
6. Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies
7. Wear personal protective equipment as required (may include: safety glasses, fire retardant coveralls, safety boots, hard hats, face shields, etc.)
8. Perform housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain plant and equipment in a neat, orderly condition
9. Be dependable (report to work when scheduled, be on time for work and be available for overtime, when needed)
10. Exercise good judgment
11. Show initiative (make good use of time and resources)
12. Be a team player

Training Requirements (after reporting to work):

1. Complete a 2 to 3-year apprenticeship program that includes:
   • classroom (books, hands-on labs, tests) - this portion is done primarily on the apprentice's own time
   • on-the-job training
   • on-going satisfactory performance
   • quarterly evaluations/feedback
2. Maintain current status on all procedural and safety training

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state motor vehicle driver's license
• Must have stable work history
• Education:  High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in using computers
• Proven ability to learn and retain complex manufacturing process information
• Dependable
• Safety minded
• Ability to read, understand, update, and follow complex technical operating procedures

Required testing / minimum WorkKeys scores of:

• Applied Math – Operator 5
• Graphic Literacy Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Operator 4
• Workplace Documents – Operator 5
• Applied Technology – Optional/ no minimum required

NOTE:  For Eastman to confirm your WorkKeys scores, you must make them "public" to employers at www.my workkeys.com.  See link above for more detailed instructions.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Progressive responsibility within a stable work history
• Experience in a technical field
• Industrial experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience