Ralph McHale II
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a General Contractor. Excelled in project management and customer relationships, driving business growth through exceptional workmanship and client satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in design and build, alongside a strong ability to adapt to various job situations, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor/Contractor
Final Cuts Woodworking
01.2017 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Built a solid reputation through consistent delivery of excellent workmanship and professionalism.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing in order to stay competitive
- Design, build and install high quality products.
Machinist/Precision Grinder
Accuratus
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Machinist/Precision Grinder
Industrial Service Company
03.2008 - 01.2016
- Machined and Inspected completed parts held within tight tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes, milling centers, multiple types of precision grinders, etc. to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
Machinist
Polymer Dynamics Inc
06.1998 - 08.2008
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
High School Diploma - General Requirements
Freedom High School
Bethlehem, PA06.1998
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Microelectronics
Bethlehem Area VoTech
Bethlehem, PA06.1998
Skills
- Purchasing and planning
- Small business operations
- Vendor relations
- Project management
- Design and build custom carpentry products
- Hands on work in multiple fields of construction
Additional Information
Throughout my years as a Machinist/Precision Grinder I had always run my business as a side job. After losing my job with Industrial Service Company I decided to run my business full time.
During this time of running my business on the side I gained experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, trim and finish carpentry, flooring, tile work etc. This allowed me to become an all around General Contractor on my own.
Timeline
Sole Proprietor/Contractor
Final Cuts Woodworking
01.2017 - Current
Machinist/Precision Grinder
Accuratus
01.2016 - 10.2016
Machinist/Precision Grinder
Industrial Service Company
03.2008 - 01.2016
Machinist
Polymer Dynamics Inc
06.1998 - 08.2008
High School Diploma - General Requirements
Freedom High School
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Microelectronics
Bethlehem Area VoTech