riveter

/ˈrɪvɪtər/
noun
  1. A person whose job is to fasten metal parts together using rivets.
    • My grandfather worked as a riveter on the Golden Gate Bridge.
    • During World War II, many women became riveters in factories.
    • The riveter carefully hammered each rivet into place.
  2. A tool used to install rivets.
    • The hand riveter is perfect for small repairs at home.
    • She bought a new riveter for her metalworking projects.
    • He used a pneumatic riveter to speed up the job.