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 22 reviews)); "Good pay and good location" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexible with schedules." ((in 8 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)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((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

May 10, 2016

When will you learn?

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience of what not to do as a Leader. Loyal workers and good benefits. Earned what I needed to leave and grow my career elsewhere!

Cons

Company does not value their workers Short term cash flow and bonuses are all that leaders are concerned about and are based on the work of those that put their heart and soul into what they do. The employees are not rewarded their bosses are...making a million dollars by one person should be a crime and can not believe the BOD has not put a stop to the companies reputation being ruined. Very sad to see something that was once great ... Sink

2.0

May 2, 2016

Management....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to work, depending on your department.

Cons

CEO with no clear and consistent direction, only pipe dreams and doesn’t listen to people below when it isn’t what he wants to hear. Management is only focused on short term cash flow and analyst expectations. Cut, Cut, Cut was common through-out time there.

4.0

Apr 13, 2016

Regional Sales Manager

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employees and channel partners.

Cons

Large territories that limit home time.

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Jobs at Columbus McKinnon

Special Parts Machining - 2nd Shift

Customer Service Representative

Material Handler - 2nd Shift