Woodworking
Michael Kazz Kaszczuk
Rockford,IL
Summary
Skilled in load calculation, reading drawings, and Vector Works, with a focus on safety and effective communication. Experienced in leading rigging operations and adapting to dynamic environments. Eager to leverage expertise as a Freelance Rigger to support and enhance new projects. Adaptable professional with 46 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role of production rigger.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
IATSE Local 18 Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
02.2019 - Current
- Substitute House riggers
- Mark points on floor
- Calculate bridles and dead hangs with stinger
- Lead rigger
- Pull up points and make connections
- Carpenter, Electrician
Rigger
Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee, WI
09.2018 - Current
- One of Three House riggers
- Mark points on floor
- Calculate bridles and dead hangs with stinger
- Lead rigger
- Pull up points and make connections
Production Rigger
Winter Jam PM Jerry Holcumb
Multiple Cities
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Laid out points ( marked floor )
- Made changes and calculations to drawings
- Checked rigging as it was put in
Production Rigger
Chase Atlantic European Tour PM Chad Olech
Multipul
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Laid out points ( marked floor )
- Made changes and calculations to drawings with Vector Works as needed.
- Sent changes to venue personal and tour production manager
- Checked rigging as it was put in
- Preped gear at local shop
Production Rigger
Chase Atlantic Chad Olech
Multipul
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Laid out points ( marked floor )
- Made changes and calculations to drawings with Vector Works as needed.
- Sent changes to venue personal and tour production manager
- Checked rigging as it was put in
Second Rigger
Fall Out Boy Chad Olech
Multipul
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped mark out floor
- Made drawing changes with Vector Works
- Ran motors for carpenters during set up
Rigger
Bradely Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.1989 - 06.2018
- Pull points and connect to beams
Production Manager, Rigger, Co Shop Manager, Elect
TLS Productions
Brighton, MI
06.2006 - 10.2012
- Ordered personnel, equipment for shows
- Made sure schedules were kept on time
- Managed shop crews during prep and deprep
- Made sure drawings were correct
- Laid out floor
- Repaired all electronic instruments
Owner
Kazz Stage Lighting
Rockford, IL
01.1981 - 11.2000
- Design, Direct, Rig, Repair, Office, Shop
- All aspects of running a production company
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois06-1982
Skills
- Load calculation and math skills
- Vector Works
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Safety
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety protocols
- Read drawings and lighting plots
- Electronics troubleshooting and repair
- Organization and layout
- Climbing skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
Certification
- ETCP Certified
- 3067
Interests
Timeline
Production Rigger
Winter Jam PM Jerry Holcumb
02.2026 - 04.2026
Production Rigger
Chase Atlantic European Tour PM Chad Olech
04.2025 - 05.2025
Production Rigger
Chase Atlantic Chad Olech
10.2024 - 11.2024
Second Rigger
Fall Out Boy Chad Olech
06.2023 - 08.2023
Rigger
IATSE Local 18 Milwaukee
02.2019 - Current
Rigger
Fiserv Forum
09.2018 - Current
Production Manager, Rigger, Co Shop Manager, Elect
TLS Productions
06.2006 - 10.2012
Rigger
Bradely Center
01.1989 - 06.2018
Owner
Kazz Stage Lighting
01.1981 - 11.2000
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Rock Valley College