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 28 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 23 reviews)); "Good pay and good location" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 9 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and willing to help." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Management is terrible they favor certain employees." ((in 24 reviews)); "Cheap! Upper management does not want to give back!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad management and HR, bad work/ life balance" ((in 6 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))

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

1.0

Jul 18, 2021

Dont do it

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cant think of any pros to mention

Cons

Managment and HR are horrible

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. HR has elevated your concerns to the appropriate leadership team.

1.0

Jul 16, 2021

Terrible Management, Bad Benefits, No Compromise.

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay (if you get lucky)

Cons

Too many hours Impossible workload Poor benefits

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. HR has elevated your concerns to the appropriate leadership team.

2.0

May 18, 2021

Poor Management

Supply chain manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and Benefits for this company.

Cons

Closed-minded management. Upper management was management, not leadership.

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. HR has elevated your concerns to the appropriate leadership team.

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