Anthony Mikutis
Barrington,IL
Summary
I am a knowledgeable well rounded tradesmen with a skillset in a variety of crafts from general painting and home remodeling to welding and mechanical maintenance and trouble shooting. Looking to get to work in a company with consistent and challenging work that would allow for me to put my 10 plus years of experience to use.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Team Lead Painter
Ninja Painting
Saint Charles, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Sheet Metal Worker / Pipe Fitter
Metra
Chicago, Illinois
01.2015 - 11.2021
- Used all forms of welding, (mig, tig and stic) in all positions to ensure appropriate tolerance in finished joints.
- Troubleshot Locomotive equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
- Utilized breaks and shears and oxi torches to cut, bend, and tighten structures.
- Monitored installed pipes, copper lines, hoses and ducts to identify and fix issues.
- Fabricated replacement parts out of steel and aluminum at mechanical sites to complete the installations on-schedule.
- Laid out, measured, and marked dimensions and reference lines on sheet metal materials to complete accurate installations.
- Welded cracks and breaks with mig, tig, and stic equipment
- Cut material using torch and plasma cutters.
- Utilized buffers, angle grinders and sand blast to clean metal surfaces.
- Worked with pneumatic and hydraulic lines to insure proper function.
- Performed preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
- Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.
Foreman
College Craft Painting
Wheaton, Illinois
06.2010 - 11.2014
- Supervised team crew members to maintain compliance with client specifications
- OSHA mandates, and regulatory standards
- Performed QC duties to maintain construction job site safety and conformance with plans
- Tracked staff hours and equipment use and reported data regularly to senior management for operational reviews
- Interior and exterior painting as well as general carpentry repairs.
Carpenter Apprentice
Wise Old Owl Woodworks
Roselle, Illinois
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Framed interior walls, built stairs and railings, placed drywall, applied crown molding, and installed doors and cabinets
- Utilized power tools, hand tools, and various auxiliary instruments to craft wood
- AM
- Jun 2007 structures according to deadlines
- Measured, assembled, and applied stains to woodworking projects according to client specifications and preferences
- Installed windows, doors, framing, trimming, siding, and molding with consistency and according to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
GED
Lake Park High school
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Parts Fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- TIG/ Mig/ Stick Welding
- Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance
- Job Order Prioritization
- Hand and Power Tools
- Material Prepping
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Wall and Surface Repair
- Finishing Techniques
References
Mathew Vice (C.C.P.) 630/414/9843
Israel Guzman (Metra) 630/290/6127
Brian Payan (Metra) 312/576/1572
Ric Florres (Metra) 773/418/3510
Jacob Orseno (Metra) 815/978/1882
Certification
Completion of Metra SMW/ Pipefitter 3 year apprenticeship
Timeline
Owner/Team Lead Painter
Ninja Painting
01.2022 - Current
Sheet Metal Worker / Pipe Fitter
Metra
01.2015 - 11.2021
Foreman
College Craft Painting
06.2010 - 11.2014
Carpenter Apprentice
Wise Old Owl Woodworks
06.2006 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
GED
Lake Park High school
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
College of DuPage