Trevaskis Engineering in Tatura is proud to employ many female team members, who undertake different roles throughout the company.
Kasey Sullivan is a third-year apprentice taking on metal fabrication and said her years at Trevaskis Engineering were filled with good banter and lots of fun.
She said she didn’t see any barriers between women and men.
“I think times have changed. I mean at the end of the day we are all people,” Kasey said.
Qualified metal fabricator Jazzmin Turco grew up around the dairy industry and said there were always people out welding and fixing things on the farm.
“It inspired me to go out and do the trade,” she said.
“I have now worked for Trevaskis Engineering for six years and have an incredible understanding for metals and machines. I love it.”
Estimator Kate Gow has been with the company for more than 20 years and enjoys being a part of the costing and quoting process.
She has watched the industry change and become more accepting of women, and said within the shed walls there was no difference at all.
Brittany Sullivan and Shaz Law, who both have roles on the workshop floor, said Trevaskis Engineering continually proved itself to be a diverse, family friendly and flexible workplace.
“Maso is stuck with us forever,” Brittany said.
‘Maso’ is managing director Michael Mason, and he laughed at Brittany’s comment.
“The girls always bring a different mix to the team, and there is always a lot of fun,” he said.
“Some of them have a calming effect, they all listen well and learn quick. They also seem to be a lot neater than the guys, too.
“There is a wealth of knowledge and experience between them which proves it’s not always about muscles and throwing steel around.”
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