Columbus McKinnon reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)
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David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Columbus McKinnon has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbus McKinnon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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208 reviews
1.0
Nov 19, 2016

Smoke and mirrors.

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Pros

It's a paycheck and there's benefits. Coworkers on shop floor are great. Some office people are nice. Others think rules are for everybody but them.

Cons

During hiring process one is led to believe the company is big on practicing ISO and lean. There is no lean and only a few jobs have standards and work instructions, to which not all know where to find them. This company is 20 years behind the norm. People do what they want, no corrective action. Management is inactive. Directives are not followed. Everybody is waiting on someone else, so nothing gets done. Incompetents are hired in key positions and those who abuse the policies are promoted. No organization, initiative or sense of urgency. It's a dysfunctional workplace that runs clear up the corporate ladder. Sweatshops are more organized than this. Meetings are held to make it look like they care, skip levels are worthless and fall on deaf ears. People with experience are blackballed even though their intent is to create the teamwork that is absent. No respect for management. It's sad because there is so much opportunity and those at the top choose to wear blinders and won't do anything. No one wants to rock the boat so now it's sinking. SOS

5.0
Jun 23, 2016

Great Manufacturing Company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Developing company adapting to current global economy. Great opportunities to learn and grow. Not for those looking to coast but geared to those with high expectations.

Cons

Competes in a competitive market. Product line aged but being updated. Still has many processes that need improved. Sometimes moves slow.

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