Travis Schaffer
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented journeyman ironworker with experience in steel placement, welding, and scaffold setup for complex construction projects. Strong blueprint reading, safety awareness, and inspection skills support accurate work, efficient material handling, and high-quality results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
IronWorkers Local 5
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
06.2016 - Current
- Erected structural steel using Iron Workers Local 5 safety and rigging standards.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Welded, cut, and fit metal components to blueprint specifications.
- Rigged loads and guided crane lifts for safe material placement.
- Set up scaffolding for elevated worksites following OSHA standards.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Checked dimensions of installed components against blueprint measurements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements and codes.
- Conducted visual inspections of all finished work before final sign off.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted in assigning work activities.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
Flooring Installer
Duck Flooring Installations
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2007 - 06.2016
- Removed old flooring and prepared subfloors for installation
- Installed flooring materials using hand tools and power tools
- Cut carpet, tile, vinyl, and hardwood to fit room dimensions
- Applied adhesives, underlayment, and transitions for clean finishes
- Measured rooms and marked layouts for Duck Flooring Installations projects
- Utilized various tools such as saws, hammers, drills, and screwdrivers for flooring installation.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine layout of floor planks or tiles accurately.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates and potential issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perry Hall High School
Nottingham, MD05-2006
Skills
- Structural steel erection
- Rigging operations
- Blueprint reading
- Welding fabrication
- OSHA compliance
- Crane signaling
- Scissor and Aerial lift certified
- Operating electric pallet jack
- Crew supervision
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Quality inspection
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
IronWorkers Local 5
06.2016 - Current
Flooring Installer
Duck Flooring Installations
03.2007 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Perry Hall High School