Operations and Apprentice

Eastman•Fieldale, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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 www.eastman.com. Responsibilities Come grow with us! Are you passionate about doing your best work, making a difference, and influencing your own development in an environment where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point? Well… come and grow with us and apply to one of our open positions! How you'll help us innovate to build a better world. We are looking for new colleagues for performing production work in our Coating & Laminating area. All positions will report and work under the general supervision of a Team Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This will be a night shift – 8pm – 8am
You understand and follow all safety procedures
You are willing to work 12 hour rotating shift schedules
Familiar with basic computer functions such as creating, sending, and receiving e-mail and data entry
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Understand mechanical fundamentals and how to apply them to properly operate and maintain the performance of the equipment within their area of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the following:
In roll-to-roll converting industry
Solvent based coating deposition, dying, or web slitting
Working in a hazardous rated environment
Experience manufacturing Window Films

Responsibilities

Perform start up and shut down of operating equipment.
Monitor and troubleshoot equipment.
Maintain production area and participate in housekeeping/safety/environmental inspections.
Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance
Identify process deviations and perform root cause/corrective action
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Health Care, Dental &Vision
Life Insurances (employee and dependents)
Sick Time, long term disability & long-term care
Paid Vacation beginning at a minimum of 3 weeks, plus 12 Company-Paid Holidays
401k company contributions
We will provide you with all the training and tools you will need to develop and grow with us
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.