ABOUT

Ray’s journey began in grade school, when he opened his first welding business. By age nine, he had already earned his welding certification—a remarkable start that foreshadowed a lifetime of precision and innovation. By the time he was in high school, Ray was fabricating custom exercise equipment for local sports teams, YMCAs, gyms, and even home fitness enthusiasts. His work quickly became known for its durability, creativity, and flawless attention to detail.

Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Ray built a distinguished corporate career as a design engineer in the defense contracting and medical industries. He contributed to critical innovations, from advanced hospital equipment and medical beds to cardiac assist pumps that supported patients during surgery. His work in these high-stakes fields honed his expertise in high-performance, precision engineering—skills he now brings to every custom project at Haiduk Metalworks.

Today, Ray brings that same level of excellence to projects of all sizes. Whether it’s a custom gate or handrail, an indoor-outdoor fitness setup, or a one-of-a-kind barbecue area with handcrafted furniture, he approaches every build with engineering precision and an artist’s eye for detail. His portfolio spans carports, gun range targets, outdoor living spaces, field welding, metal repairs, and even small- to mid-size land clearing projects—proof that no dream is too big or too specialized.