2025 Evergreen Maintenance Support Mechanic Apprentice

Eastman; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Support Mechanic Apprentice, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of essential equipment. This position involves hands-on maintenance and repair tasks, operating precision machinery, and contributing to a safe working environment. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic industrial setting, this apprenticeship is the perfect step for you to launch your career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be 18 years old.
• Mechanical experience in an industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and process piping equipment.
• Operate precision tools and machinery for fabrication and repair.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting

Machining

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in a related field

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Drill Presses

Grinders

SAP

Job description

2025 Maintenance Support Mechanic Apprentice

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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Application Requirements

Complete WorkKeys assessments before applying. See minimum required scores below. Make your scores "public" to employers. WorkKeys tests are currently offered at Kilgore College (must register several days in advance) and you can register online at www.kilgore.edu click menu and type "WorkKeys" in the quick search.

Electronically attach WorkKeys test results when completing application.

NOTE: You should receive an immediate email confirmation when your application is submitted; only complete applications will be considered.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Support Mechanic plays a crucial role in maintaining fixed equipment within the plant. Responsibilities include:

• Equipment Maintenance and Repair:
  • Dismantle, repair, adjust, overhaul, install, assemble, fabricate, and service mechanical and process piping equipment.
  • Determine replacement parts needed, develop repair strategies, and ensure new parts meet specifications.
  • Support rotating equipment and assist with troubleshooting projects led by General Maintenance Mechanics.
  • Perform specialized machinist and assembly repairs when necessary.
  • Detect faulty equipment through inspection, testing, and expertise.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance to avoid production interruptions or unsafe conditions.
• Machinery Operation and Fabrication:
  • Operate precision tools and machinery such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders.
  • Fabricate and shape parts from metal, plastics, and composites.
  • Measure, examine, and test completed units to identify defects.
  • Monitor machine feed and speed during machining processes.
• Technical Skills and Documentation:
  • Work from blueprints, specifications, sketches, job plans, and oral instructions.
  • Make repairs using reference materials and previous experience.
  • Utilize testing and measurement equipment effectively.
  • Maintain good working condition of tools and shop equipment.
  • Perform basic root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and document findings.
• Computer and Data Management:
  • Use computers for accessing procedures, completing training, inputting/retrieving data, and reviewing BOMs in SAP.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies.
  • Use designated safety and personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, fire retardant coveralls, safety boots, and respirators.
• Availability and Flexibility:
  • Be available for overtime, alternate schedules, on-call duties, and rotating shifts as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Training Requirements (after reporting to work):

• Complete 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.
• Maintain current status on all procedural and safety training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 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.
• Minimum WorkKeys scores of:
  • Applied Mathematics 4
  • Locating Information 4
  • Reading for Information 4
  • Applied Technology (no minimum, but scores are reviewed by hiring managers)
• An Associate's degree in a related field or two or more years of related experience is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Mechanical experience in an industrial, military, construction or manual machinist/machine shop environment is preferred.
• An Associate's degree in a program validated by Eastman is preferred. Current validated programs are Kilgore College Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS, TSTC Marshall or Tyler Junior College Industrial Systems Technology AAS.
• Manual Machinist - Class A.
• Troubleshooting.
• Rotating Equipment.
• Multi-craft (Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, and Machining).
• Stable and progressive work history.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.