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?

"The people you work with are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 18 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?

"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)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 3 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

Feb 1, 2022

Bad management

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money to be made

Cons

The management is horrible A lot of racism in the front office

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are disappointed to hear that your time with us did not meet your expectations and resulted in not only your departure from Columbus McKinnon, but also a bad personal experience. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our employees’ experiences across all areas of Columbus McKinnon. If you would like to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to email ColumbusMcKinnon.HR@cmworks.com.

1.0

Jan 6, 2022

It could be worse..

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Some departments are enjoyable to work in/with.

Cons

-Mediocre pay in regard to responsibilities -Little to no opportunity for advancement -Bad departmental organizations with poor clarity on division of responsibilities -Outdated employment perks -Toxic work culture in some offices with regards to POC, LGBTQ+, and other minority groups -Mid- and Upper-level management is out of touch with day-to-day operations and employee needs/wants -Discussions on culture change are surface level with no real changes implemented -Poor handling of COVID pandemic

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear some departments are enjoyable to work in and with. HR will review your other comments and see where we can provide more information around our growth opportunities.

2.0

Dec 13, 2021

Over 10 years

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of opportunity to do different kinds of projects.

Cons

little planning for the future, everything is an emergency

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear there are plenty of opportunities to do different kinds of projects. We will continue to share information around our 'Blueprint for Growth' to ensure associates are aware of our long term goals.

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Jobs at Columbus McKinnon

Special Parts Machining - 2nd Shift

Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Business Development Manager

United States

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