Job Description

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  .

Job Summary :

Utilizes a hydro-blasting water unit to clean various equipment such as process lines, heat exchanger tubes, condensers, and drains. Is responsible for assisting in the set-up of equipment prior to cleaning operations with automated technology and specialty tools. Workers will progressively demonstrate the ability to safely become proficient in cleaning operations by utilizing various hoses, lances, and nozzles with 10K, 15K, 20K, 40K PSI equipment.

Job Expectations:

• Utilizes a high-pressure water unit to clean various pieces of equipment such as process lines, heat exchanger tubes, condensers, and drains.
• Responsible for assisting in the set-up of equipment prior to operation and the actual cleaning operation utilizing various hoses, lances, nozzles, and water pressure up to 40,000 psi.
• Ability to assemble, adjust, and dismantle all high-pressure cleaning equipment and accessories.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and in confined spaces.
• Must follow all safety procedures.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hard hats at all times in designated areas. Rubber gloves, face shields, and other protective equipment must be worn when required.
• If required, must work a twelve (12) hour, rotating shift schedule.
• Overtime work is required.
• Be familiar with basic computer functions such as creating, sending, and receiving e-mail and data entry.
• Have a strong work ethic, demonstrating both initiative and a professional attitude.
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate and maintain the performance of the equipment within area of responsibility.
• Must be able to perform the essential elements of the positions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Operate & maintain hydroblasting cleaning unit to clean & unplug process equipment plant wide.
• Ability to drive a 2-ton truck used to transport the hydroblasting unit.
• Ability to perform work such as assembly, adjustment, and dismantlement of all hydroblasting cleaning equipment and accessories.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow all safety requirements, rules, and guidelines.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Ability to climb as necessary to reach the job and to work from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms at elevated heights.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to reach work and to apply strength/effort in these awkward positions.
• Must be able and willing to work odd and unusual hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able and willing to work considerable overtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, make routine repairs to equipment, and inspect assigned equipment.
• Ability to work alone.
• Must be able to read and write, follow written and oral directions, and work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to work in hazardous noise environments.
• Ability to concentrate on job tasks.
• Ability to repeatedly lift or apply physical effort of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform computer training tasks using MyLearning Lab and Outlook. 
• Ability to work in tight spaces.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• HS Diploma or GED is required. 
• Good writing, communication and reading comprehension skills.

Job Requirements: 

• Workkeys assessment  preferred  at time of hire.
• Must have achieved Eastman’s required score levels on the WorkKeys assessments within 12 months of hire date.
• Workkeys required score levels:
• Reading for Information / Workplace Documents - Level 6
• Locating Information / Graphic Literacy - Level 5
• Applied Mathematics - Level 6

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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