Employees at Steel Mains appreciate the good opportunities for growth, job security as a manufacturing company, and the healthy and supportive company culture. They take pride in the quality Australian-made products and the experience of the long-standing management team.
However, some potential challenges include training new employees without experience, pressure to deliver on jobs with tight deadlines, the threat of new products and competition from overseas impacting the bottom line, and the fact that Steel Mains makes only one type of product, which can be problematic when projects are scarce. Additionally, some former employees cited workplace issues such as low pay, unqualified supervisors, and lack of OHS practices.