05/27/2026
At R&L Spring & Medicoil, we believe investing in the next generation is important to the future of manufacturing and our local communities. That’s why we were proud to participate in the Craftsman with Character program again this year.
Since January, students have rotated through both facilities, spending time alongside our teams and gaining real-world exposure to the manufacturing industry. A major focus of the program was helping students understand the importance of professionalism, communication, reliability, teamwork, showing up on time, and having a strong work ethic. These are valuable life and career skills that will benefit them no matter what path they choose.
Another goal of the program was to help students see that manufacturing offers so many different career opportunities beyond what is traditionally thought of. From maintenance and engineering to quality, operations, and machine operating roles, students were able to experience the variety of paths available within the industry.
It was especially rewarding to watch our employees step into mentorship roles and help guide the students throughout the program by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice for future success.
We are also excited to share that after successfully completing the program, Hayden will be joining R&L Spring full-time next week as a Maintenance Trainee. Congratulations, Hayden! We look forward to having you on the team and are excited for what’s ahead.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this program such a success! We look forward to the next round of students.
