Does Columbia Machine pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Columbia Machine employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Columbia Machine. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbia Machine?

49% of Columbia Machine employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbia Machine 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbia Machine?

CNC Machinist (4) , Engineer (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Material Handler (3) , Accountant (2) , Heat Treat Operator (2) , Machinist (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2) , Project Manager (2) , Senior Accountant (2)

What are the pros of working at Columbia Machine according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefit great leadership.pay is very good" ((in 6 reviews)); "Decent pay, room to grow" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Columbia Machine according to real employee reviews?

"Managers here have limited authority, operate under constant job insecurity, and face poor management both locally and globally." ((in 7 reviews)); "Training is minimal at best, and operations are highly illogical." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low salaries." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbia Machine layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Columbia Machine locations?

Vancouver , Rexburg , Saint Louis , Denver

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3.2

49% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Rick Goode

81% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

Columbia Machine has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia Machine employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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73 reviews

1.0

Feb 3, 2020

Steer clear, poorly managed company. Dinosaurs at work.

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good ol' boys club, oh wait thats not a pro.

Cons

Nepotism, poor upper management, no clear direction, low low pay, low respect for employees.

2.0

Jul 17, 2019

It’s work

Cnc machinist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bad management means you can get away with murder.

Cons

Everything else they do here

2.0

May 27, 2019

Overworked and under paid

Loader/carpenter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They appear to be Understanding of family illness and will give you time off to take care of them.

Cons

Expected to work 50+ hours a week. Dont have a family and work this job as you will never see them.

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