Dessrick Castille
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced maintenance technician with strengths in preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, hydraulic repair, and electrical troubleshooting. Focused on keeping machinery safe, reliable, and production-ready.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Landlocked Aviation Services
Lake Charles, Louisiana
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, hydraulics, and electrical components.
- Repaired faulty parts using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess needs and develop preventive maintenance schedules for improved facility reliability.
- Trained junior technicians on repair methods and shop procedures to enhance team skill set.
- Inspected aircraft systems and ground equipment for Landlocked Aviation Services operations.
Forklift Operator
Agrilectric Research
Lake Charles, Louisiana
02.2010 - 06.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport agricultural materials across agrilectric research facility.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets from trailers and storage areas, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Inspected equipment for functionality before each shift and reported maintenance needs.
- Stacked products in warehouse racks using safe material-handling practices.
Concrete Laborer
CJ Muir
Lake Charles, Louisiana
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted CJ Muir concrete crews in site preparation and material staging for efficient project workflow.
- Prepared ground for foundation by leveling with shovels and grading machines to create stable base for concrete pours.
- Set forms, stakes, and braces for concrete pours.
- Placed rebar and wire mesh before concrete placement.
- Mixed concrete, sand, and aggregate for footings, slabs, and repairs.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Screeded, floated, and finished concrete surfaces to job specifications.
- Cured concrete and safeguarded fresh work from weather damage to ensure quality finish.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Followed safety rules and coordinated tasks with crew members.
Education
Collision Repair - Paint And Body
Sowella Technical College
Lake Charles, LA07-2008
Skills
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Equipment diagnostic testing
- Hydraulic system repair
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Machinery inspection
- Facility maintenance
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Landlocked Aviation Services
03.2022 - 09.2025
Concrete Laborer
CJ Muir
04.2016 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Agrilectric Research
02.2010 - 06.2020
Collision Repair - Paint And Body
Sowella Technical College