Paul W. Vandehey
Boring,OR
Summary
Maintenance Tech with a strong background in mechanical/machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Adept at preventive maintenance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and gas systems, with a drive of improving processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Happy to bring problem-solving and repair skills from different fields and continue to adapt these skills to any setting. Very open to working with, and learning from others of all skill levels and experience. Self-motivated, energetic person looking forward to being part of your team.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
ByHeart Blendhouse
Portland, Oregon
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Adhere to all GMP, SQF, FDA, and plant regulations/guidelines.
- Completed all CPM's and PM's on or before completed scheduled time.
- Safety team member
- Instrument calibrations ( scales, magnets, gas meters, nitrogen system, alarms, etc ).
- Performed regular maintenance on all assigned machinery.
- Maintained records of all repairs and parts replacements made to equipment.
- Identified potential problems with malfunctioning machinery and developed solutions to rectify issues.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment to install or repair new parts.
- Collaborated with other departments/team members to improve existing processes and develop new ones.
- Facility/Building maintenance and repair.
Maintenance Engineer
Safeway Milk Plant
Clackamas, Oregon
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Completed all CPM's and PM's on or before completed scheduled time.
- Performed regular maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Maintain and document plants waste water system in accordance with county requirements.
- Ahere to all GMP, SQF, FDA, and plant regulations/guidelines.
- Maintained records of all repairs and parts replacements made to equipment.
- Facility/Building maintenance and repair.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment to install or repair new parts.
- Boiler maintenance and safety monitoring
- Identified potential problems with malfunctioning machinery and developed solutions to rectify issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve existing processes and develop new ones.
Automotive Technician
Les Schwab Tires
Gresham, Oregon
08.1994 - 12.2023
- Troubleshoot and diagnose faults with under vehicle systems and components using scanners, diagnostic trees, and online data systems.
- Analyze and locate malfunctions in ABS, ADAS, TCS, brakes, ride control, steering, brakes, drive train, and suspensions systems.
- Calibration of vehicle safety systems.
- Complete customer orders and warranty services according to factory specifications.
- Interaction with customers in person or by phone explaining the various issues and repairs they may need.
- Custom suspension work installing lifts kits, lowering kits, and air ride suspension.
- Assist and train other technicians in diagnosing difficult problems by providing advice based on prior experience and knowledge of the automotive industry.
- Inventory control, ordering, and intake.
- Maintenance of facility hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Member of the site safety team.
Truck Operator
Speeds Towing
Gresham, Oregon
06.1991 - 08.1994
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with vehicles prior to towing if possible.
- Welding / fabrication.
- Ensured efficient operation of tow truck by conducting daily pre-trip safety inspections.
- Managed time efficiently ensuring that all tasks are completed within deadlines set by management team.
- Assisted customers by providing directions or recommendations regarding repair shops or auto parts stores in the area.
- Maintain integrity and calmness in high stress vehicle accident scenes, recovery, and or impound/repossessions.
- Train new and less experienced drivers.
- Attention to detail.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Tillamook High School
Tillamook, Oregon06-1988
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Data collection and input
- Instrumentation calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine repair
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety monitoring
- Inventory maintenance
- Air compressor maintenance
- Boiler maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Chemical systems
- Pump maintenance
- Gearbox maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Motor controls
- Conveyor systems
- Welding
- Parts fabrication
- Lockout tagout procedures
- Problem-solving
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Plumbing
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
ByHeart Blendhouse
02.2025 - 07.2026
Maintenance Engineer
Safeway Milk Plant
12.2023 - 02.2025
Automotive Technician
Les Schwab Tires
08.1994 - 12.2023
Truck Operator
Speeds Towing
06.1991 - 08.1994
High School Diploma - General
Tillamook High School