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Overview
Riveters join metal parts by preparing holes, positioning rivets or bolts and fastening pieces with handheld riveting tools, hammers or riveting machines.
In job descriptions, look for metal types, rivet types, blueprint reading, machine setup, test runs, product quality checks, removing faulty workpieces and records for production control.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Riveting work is centered on metal parts, prepared holes, rivets, bolts and controlled fastening. The role may use handheld riveting equipment, hammers or riveting machines, with test runs before repeated production work.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes metal types, rivet types, blueprint reading, geometric tolerances, machine setup and product inspection. Some roles add CNC controllers, automated machine monitoring, maintenance checks or records for quality control.
Salary context
Pay expectations are shaped by material complexity, machine responsibility, production pace, inspection duties and whether the role covers setup, troubleshooting or only repeated fastening. Shift work and tolerance-sensitive assemblies also matter.
Career paths
Development can move from basic part preparation and riveting toward machine operation, setup, quality inspection, maintenance support, team lead duties or specialized work with metal structures and containers.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the metals, rivets, drawings, tools and inspection steps. A clear advert separates riveting from broader welding, sheet-metal fabrication or general machine operation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
51-2041.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
structural ironworker (7214.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0a7e24a8-19bd-4b45-83f0-f05d8fedf62d |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7214.3.1 |
| ISCO group | 7214 |
| Concept type | Occupation |