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Grow With Columbus McKinnon
Become part of Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) and shape the future of mechanical and plant engineering with us.
With us, demanding tasks await you. Whether in design, production, sales or project management – we rely on your qualifications.
Contribute your knowledge, personality, commitment and experience to enrich our motivated team.
#WinAsATeam
Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Columbus McKinnon, we are committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion and making it central to our culture. We know the positive impact diverse and inclusive teams have on our employees, customers, and communities around the world.
We’re dedicated to building a company that embraces our differences and where everyone is welcome.
#ActWithIntegrity
Advantages & Social Benefits
We know that our employees hold the key to our future in their hands, so we invest in you with competitive benefits, salaries and career opportunities. We are committed to our customers without any ifs or buts, but the most important part of our business is the people who work for us. We develop and refine your skills to ensure your success. We offer a wide range of social and ancillary services, including:
Work & Free Time
25 days holiday + bank holidays | Informal flexibility arrangements supported | Formal, permanent flexibility arrangements considered | Short notice leave (s) possible | Working from home on request (subject to job function) | Routine healthcare attendance during working hours supported | Special leave days supported | Sickness entitlement provision
Company Culture
All Doors Open Policy – Open, Honest and ‘Feel Comfortable’ Environment | International Working Environment | DEI Focus | Commitment to sustainability | Commitment to charitable and community work | Regular communication from Executive Leadership Team, Local Leadership and Line Manager | Regular performance review
Health & Wellbeing
Contributory Pension Scheme | Life Cover Protection | Employee Assistance Program | Paid time off for routine healthcare appointments | Annual health screenings with lifestyle advice & support
Additional benefits
Free on-site parking | Service anniversary recognition (with gifts) | Christmas gift and event | 1-2-1 annual financial advisory service | Branded workwear | Opportunities to volunteer during working hours
From apprentice to plant manager
Patrick Landes took over as Plant Manager at the Künzelsau plant on 01.02.2022. His impressive career at STAHL CraneSystems GmbH, a company of the globally operating COLUMBUS McKINNON Group, is shown here:
09/1999 Apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic
07/2002 Employee chain hoist assembly
02/2004 Assignment abroad GB as a service employee
02/2005 Employee rope and chain hoist assembly
09/2007 Trainer Seminar Technician
07/2010 Head of After Sales Center + Spare Parts
02/2019 Head of Overall Assembly
07/2021 additional function as Deputy Plant Manager
01/2022 Plant Manager
If you also want to make a career like this, then take a look at our vacancies.
Take the next step in your career with us!
A Global Organization
Headquartered in Getzville, NY, Columbus McKinnon's global footprint includes offices and manufacturing facilities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific.
