Does Columbus McKinnon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Columbus McKinnon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Columbus McKinnon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbus McKinnon?

54% of Columbus McKinnon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbus McKinnon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbus McKinnon?

Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer (5) , Manager (5) , Accounting Intern (3) , Applications Engineer (3) , CNC Machinist (3) , Intern (3) , Accountant (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advocate (2) , General Machinist (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , MACHINE FLOOR (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Marketing (2)

What are the pros of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Good people that are the worker bees (although few are left)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Management horrible from very top on down." ((in 22 reviews)); "Cheap! Upper management does not want to give back!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Executive leadership and director" ((in 6 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Columbus McKinnon in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Columbus McKinnon locations?

Getzville , Charlotte , Buffalo , Amherst , Chattanooga , Damascus , Menomonee Falls , Wadesboro , Salem , Lexington , Lisbon , Nashville , Abingdon , Hartland , Milwaukee , Smyrna , Eureka , Marion , Saltville , Phoenix , Brighton , Indian Trail , Rockingham , Houston , Mohawk , La Vergne , Gatlinburg , Columbus , Des Moines , Sarasota

Columbus McKinnon reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

208 reviews

3.0

Jun 3, 2022

CMCO

Cost accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International company with solid corporate support for the local plant; stable and growing business

Cons

High stress due to staff cuts; location is a bit secluded

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Glad to hear you saw the growth and opportunity with our global organization. HR will review your other comments to better understand where there may be opportunities with staffing.

5.0

May 27, 2022

It was nice.

Picker/packer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back, good people, easy work.

Cons

Perhaps too many hours unless that's what you're looking for.

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Glad to hear you enjoyed the people you worked with at CMCO. HR will review your comments around too many work hours and determine where there may be an opportunity for change.

4.0

May 6, 2022

Great Place to Work

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair and Balanced Upper-management. Rewarding career with long term possibilities.

Cons

Changing Direction way too often and NO CLEAR PLAN. Too many Support Staff that do not generate revenue.

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