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)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexible with schedules." ((in 9 reviews)); "Decent salary." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management and inconsistent work load." ((in 25 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)); "Long hours without a good work" ((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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (208 reviews)

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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 7, 2019

Awful company

Human resources specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The "Pros' are the workers. That's it. The below review that says the CEO talks to everyone? That's wrong....unless you sit outside his office where he passes you as he walks by. Oh yeah, they got a new vending system. Yay. HR solicits reviews from the new hires and interns....before they've really had time to see the true CM, so dont believe half of what they say.

Cons

The management. Corporate tells them what to think and say. They don't care about the people under them. You don't matter.

Columbus McKinnon Response

6y

Thank you for your time to provide feedback. We are continuously looking for ways to increase employee engagement and exposure to the CEO. We do ask new employees to share their experiences and will continue with this strategy to gather valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear about your view of management as we encourage employees to share their opinions and ideas.

4.0

Jun 10, 2019

Great Company Culture, lots of perks

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture: Everyone is friendly, including top management/leadership. The CEO talks to everyone in the company on a regular basis. Good work life balance. CMCO gives a lot to charities which I like. Perks: Brand new vending systems with fresh food brought daily, building is new and really nice, everyone has powered stand/sit desks, good 401k matching and benefits, tuition reimbursement Lots of activities: Wellness Wednesday, 50/50 Raffles, Ride for Roswell, holiday parties, 'Weenie Wednesday' cookouts in the summer, Buffalo Bisons games, basket raffles, etc.

Cons

Can't really think of any at the moment, I genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

Columbus McKinnon Response

7y

Thank you for taking your time to provide feedback. It is always great to hear positive feedback about our culture and the many perks we offer at Columbus McKinnon. We continue to look for creative ways to make our culture best in class so please share ideas as you have them.

5.0

Jun 5, 2019

EE

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great friendly Environment to work in.

Cons

Not much opportunity for growth

Columbus McKinnon Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Our engineers partner closely with other functions (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations), and develop strong relationships and expertise through these interactions. As a result, it’s not uncommon for engineers to take their career path in very different directions. In addition, we recognize the need to articulate a more formalized career path for engineering talent and are developing a ‘technical’ career path. More to come later this fiscal year.

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Jobs at Columbus McKinnon

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