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 30 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Management horrible from very top on down." ((in 22 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))

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

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3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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).

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208 reviews

5.0

Jul 28, 2017

Human Resources Manager

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, great people to work with

Cons

Some divisions have different policies, but the company is working on bringing harmonization throughout the entire workforce.

Columbus McKinnon Response

You are one of those great people who make Columbus McKinnon an excellent place to work, and we thank you for your 10+ years of service!

5.0

Jul 25, 2017

CMCO Lexington Is A Great Place To Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Management Team, dependable work, good pay and benefits.

Cons

Advancement slow due to long term of current employees.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thanks for taking the time to review and share your positive experience at CMCO. We will keep pursuing growth in our business and want you to be a part of it, keep sharing ideas and feedback!

5.0

Jul 18, 2017

Great place to work, excellent people

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People who work here are the best aspect of the company. Everyone is friendly and willing to help. Always work to do. I don't get bored at work by doing the same tasks over and over, am able to learning new things frequently, and get to work and do projects outside of my job title as well. Keeps it interesting. Flexible work hours and ability to work from home if you need to.

Cons

Health benefits are not good at all, only have one provider (so no choices) and my doctors are not in their network.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Great feedback – you are absolutely right, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has a learning culture where growth is encouraged through diverse experiences. We appreciate the feedback on health benefits and continue to evaluate our options annually to provide the best quality and value to our employees.

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Jobs at Columbus McKinnon

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Material Handler - 2nd Shift

CNC Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

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