Columbus McKinnon Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I've worked at Columbus McKinnon for 5 years, and I've found it to be a very good company that is progressive in improvements and uses capital purchases to expand opportunities."

What do you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"The people I work with make my job great. I also love the projects I am handed. I have a sense of entitlement when I can help the company save money here or there."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"When interviewing with HR, if you are an engineer, remember that they have no idea about the systems they are hiring you for. Save the good stuff for the manager of the engineering department."

What don't you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Currently my hours are harsh, I go in at 5 A.M., school from 12-4 then work again for a couple of hours, depending on the need."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We have a meeting every Thursday to discuss project status. All 8 engineers are present and discuss each project. This is a bit time consuming, I understand the idea but the time taken, normally 2-3 hours could be spent working."

"Great people, a large variety of positions available."

What do you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"There are constant personal improvement opportunities. Company sponsored classes are usually available. Great people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Expect long hours, spent with good people. Be conscientious and expect success."

What don't you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Micromanagement by upper management. Department decisions are usually better when made by department heads."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop micromanaging. Allow the good people to do their jobs."

What do you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Nothing this place has no respect for the employees and do not care about growth"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find another job, run as far away from here as you can!"

What don't you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Upper management at the directors level treat all people as lazy ignorants and always bring people from the outside when issues arise with out giving the local team a chance to fix or learn."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I will pay attention to the employee needs. I will encourage and promote a culture of open communication. I will let managers do their jobs and stop the micromanaging. I will not treat the people as complete lazy ignorants as the do today, I will encourage a more family friendly hours and promote professional growth."

What do you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Beginning my career good experience."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Wear a tie, and have your shoes shined."

What don't you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"No advancement"

"OK"

What do you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"Product Line"

What don't you like about working at Columbus McKinnon?

"How the orgainization goes to market"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Expand distribution"