Columbus McKinnon

Technician

• Assemble, configure, test and repair electric chain hoists using instructions, wiring diagrams and drawings
• Perform final product inspections before dispatch and complete product checklists
• Fit handles, hooks, chain bags, pendants and other hoist components
• Support internal colleagues with technical enquiries about specifications, use, applications, damage, faults and warranties
• Troubleshoot and resolve product quality, safety and efficiency problems
• Develop standard operating procedures and ensure adherence in the assembly bay
• Maintain a clean and tidy 5S workshop and participate in EHS, 5S, Lean and cleaning projects
• Support cycle counts, stock takes and manufacturing layout or storage changes
• Contribute to general warehouse operations and perform other duties within the role's scope

Electrical Hoist Technician

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace concerns
• Support employee relations activities, investigations, and corrective action documentation
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage employee benefits administration, enrollment support, inquiries, and communications
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs
• Support performance management, coaching, talent development, and leadership development initiatives
• Track participation and compliance for training and employee development programs
• Process and monitor time and attendance records
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and action planning
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and data analysis
• Partner with site leadership on workforce challenges and HR strategies
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Participate in and lead local HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

HR Generalist

Compliance

• Lead product compliance and certification activities for new and existing products
• Advise product development teams and identify regulatory risks throughout the product lifecycle
• Develop, review, and maintain environmental and regulatory compliance documentation
• Monitor regulatory changes and lead implementation of compliance requirements
• Lead product certification projects and coordinate testing, validation, and approvals
• Partner with Legal, Product Management, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams
• Support customer, supplier, and regulatory inquiries
• Oversee supplier material compliance data collection, review, and validation
• Maintain and improve compliance processes, tools, databases, and Product Data Management records
• Lead assessments for TSCA, California Proposition 65, RoHS, REACH, and other chemical and material regulations
• Support sustainability and environmental reporting initiatives
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop corrective action plans
• Mentor junior engineers and cross-functional team members
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance compliance, reduce certification cycle times, and support global market access

Senior Product Compliance Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

• Coordinate with product management, engineering, and sales to understand market requests and translate them into design specifications.
• Revise designs to improve manufacturability and ease of production.
• Review and continuously improve design system standards.
• Support mechanical and electrical product development and design activities.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, fastening methods, corrosion-resistant options, electrical principles, and strength analysis.
• Develop 2D and 3D models and drawings of assemblies and components using CAD software.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal departments regarding product inquiries and problems.
• Collaborate with colleagues on design, testing, and documentation.
• Train and assist engineers, technicians, and designers as a technical resource.
• Coordinate with supply chain to specify appropriate and cost-effective components.
• Prepare or direct calculations, equipment layouts, detail drawings, bills of material, and business-system component and equipment data.
• Participate in manufacturing or building prototype components or products.
• Develop testing criteria and parameters, compile test data, and evaluate component or equipment performance.
• Address Engineering Change Requests, including ERP-related work.
• Review failed components to determine probable causes and recommend preventive actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operator

• Set up and operate simpler machines in Department 44
• Perform assembly operations, drilling, tapping, grinding, painting, and handwork
• Operate hand tools, paint line, tap and thread equipment as required
• Perform and document quality checks on department machines
• Check, record, and adjust coolant concentrations
• Change or replace tooling
• Complete required work-center forms
• Perform other assigned duties

Machine Operator – Weekend Shift

Customer Support

• Assist the sales team by providing proactive support across everyday sales activity
• Provide a positive and memorable customer experience
• Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries through Salesforce CRM and telephone
• Review and categorise enquiries in Salesforce CRM and route them to the correct staff
• Process customer enquiries and correspondence via Salesforce CRM, email, Teams and telephone
• Provide proof of delivery documents, missing certificates and order updates
• Check stock availability and lead times in SAP
• Prepare quotations and enter orders in SAP
• Follow up open orders, stock and make-to-order items to ensure on-time shipment
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and supply chain planning teams in the UK and globally
• Handle and record customer complaints in internal systems
• Process invoice queries and create credit requests
• Share best practices with colleagues
• Follow legal, health and safety, compliance, policy and procedural requirements
• Perform other duties as requested

Customer Service Representative

Procurement

• Create, document, and implement procurement plans for new product development projects and current production
• Identify, develop, and qualify suppliers of raw materials, fabricated parts, and components
• Support procurement needs across engineered assemblies, hardware, coatings, castings, forgings, machined parts, electrical and electronic components
• Drive strategic procurement decisions with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality
• Collaborate and negotiate with suppliers on material cost, delivery conditions, payment terms, and service requirements
• Lead “Buy vs. Make” decisions and analyze supplier capacity, commercial viability, logistics, financial strength, quality systems, management strength, technical support, and after-sales support
• Collaborate on DFMEA, PFMEA, part/component qualification plans, PPAP, and quality plans
• Locate and develop suppliers and drive supplier localization according to global sourcing strategies
• Create supplier risk registers and mitigation plans
• Collaborate on material and component specifications to improve cost or reduce supplier risk
• Create project timelines, work packages, schedules, and project expense estimations
• Support project communication plans
• Create purchase orders, monitor supplier OTD, quality conformance, and supplier scorecards
• Ensure sample purchase orders, PPAP requirements, trial builds, supplier OTD, and required documentation are completed on time

Sourcing Engineer

Software Engineer

• Support the software development team in Germany
• Create and adjust PC software modules and apps for programming and parameterization of electronic devices
• Support software changes and data maintenance for product design
• Collaborate with technical and operations teams to complete software projects on time, budget, quality, and safety requirements
• Contribute to projects involving design, development, rebuilding, software improvements, and documentation for new and existing software products
• Review software designs for compliance with engineering principles and related specifications
• Support the product documentation team
• Design and detail software parts and modules
• Enable new products to be managed through the Configure to Order process

• Flex between Assembly, Shipping & Receiving, and Fabrication based on staffing needs, production schedules, or priority changes
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth handoffs between departments
• Participate in cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical assembly of components and finished products according to work instructions and quality standards
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Assist with cutting, drilling, grinding, or machine operation
• Follow proper processes, procedures, OMS instructions, and cycle-counting procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment

Flex Technician

• Assemble conveyor products and related components in the 3X built to order assembly area.
• Gather, verify, and organize parts and materials for production orders.
• Perform assembly and production tasks using work orders and production paperwork.
• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble products and complete production tasks.
• Apply and verify product labels, documentation, and order information.
• Perform visual inspections, product testing, and quality checks.
• Assist with packaging, stacking, wrapping, and preparing completed products for shipping or crating.
• Work with team leads and other departments to resolve material, assembly, or order-related issues.
• Perform 5S tasks and other duties as assigned.

Assembly Technician

• Assemble conveyor products and related components in the 3X built to order assembly area.
• Gather, verify, and organize parts and materials required for production orders.
• Perform assembly and production-related tasks using work orders and production paperwork.
• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble products and complete production tasks.
• Apply and verify product labels, documentation, and order information.
• Perform product testing, visual inspections, and quality checks.
• Assist with packaging, stacking, wrapping, and preparing completed products for shipping or crating.
• Work with team leads and other departments to resolve material, assembly, or order-related issues.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean environment, including 5S tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Outside Sales

• Formulate business plans and strategies to grow overall sales revenue and market share
• Engage in consultative selling, with an emphasis on large end-user accounts
• Implement commercial business programs, targeted marketing programs, promotions, training programs, and product launches
• Develop distributor relationships and maintain customer contact at key strategic end-user accounts
• Sell powered and manual hoists, rigging equipment, and engineered products
• Cover the assigned geographic sales territory and maintain relationships with channel partners and end users
• Analyze target account requirements and develop account penetration plans
• Develop distributor relationships at all organizational levels
• Utilize company resources to provide customers with technical expertise
• Resolve territory issues involving marketing, pricing, products, warranties, and product modifications
• Measure distributor performance and implement performance improvement programs
• Manage new product launches and promotional programs through the channel
• Report competitor trends and strategies to Sales Management
• Participate in formal and informal training opportunities
• Coach distribution personnel and evaluate their competency in supporting company brands, products, and services
• Provide input on the sales opportunity funnel and sales forecasts
• Maintain distributor capabilities to serve customers in the assigned geography
• Deliver sales workshops as needed
• Differentiate company products and services from those of competitors

Field Sales Representative

• Administer and maintain the global Human Resources Information System (HRIS) on a day-to-day basis
• Work with internal stakeholders and HR teams to standardize and build processes supported by the configuration of HR systems
• Manage data integrations between HR and business systems globally
• Provide data analytics for the business and the HR team through report writing and enabling appropriate data access
• Function as the Beta tester for all new and/or updated systems
• Identify training needs of end users and develop and provide the necessary training
• Serve as an interface between internal/external customers and functional team members to ensure effective definition and delivery of HR technology applications
• Provide proper governmental reporting and compliance, where necessary
• Document HRIS processes and procedures and provide suggestions to optimize processes and drive efficiency
• Support the implementation of HRIS modules and integration with other HR/business systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

HR Technology Specialist

Engineer

• Support and develop controls and electrical specifications for new and existing equipment
• Create, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, and other CAD documentation
• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications
• Specify and verify controls requirements for new equipment and retrofits
• Maintain accurate controls drawings and documentation
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Partner with engineers on project accuracy, design, standards, and documentation
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule
• Create bills of materials for control enclosures, components, and wire
• Serve as a technical resource for internal and external customers and production
• Participate in cross-functional process, productivity, quality, and cost-improvement initiatives
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and setup
• Resolve engineering issues during fabrication, assembly, and service
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, adjust drives and control devices, perform point-to-point wire checkout, and check out PLC code

Controls Engineer

• Support and develop controls and electrical specifications for new and existing equipment
• Create, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, and other CAD documentation
• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications
• Specify and verify controls requirements for new equipment and retrofits
• Maintain accurate controls drawings and documentation
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Partner with engineers on project accuracy, design, standards, and documentation
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule
• Create bills of materials for control enclosures, components, and wire
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers and production
• Participate on cross-functional teams to improve processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and setup
• Resolve engineering issues during fabrication, assembly, and service
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, adjust drives and control devices, check wiring point-to-point, and check out PLC code

Electrical Hoist Technician

HR Generalist

Senior Product Compliance Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Machine Operator – Weekend Shift

Customer Service Representative

Sourcing Engineer

Software Engineer

Flex Technician

Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Field Sales Representative

HR Technology Specialist

Controls Engineer

Associate Engineer, Controls