A professional who disassembles defective vehicle leaf springs preparatory to repair and assembles repaired leaf springs. Respnsibilities include:

• Removes center bolt from leaf spring and loosens clips, using handtools.
• Removes rivets from leaf spring, using punch press or drill.
• Drills hole in replacement blank for leaf spring, using drill, or punches hole in blank, using punch press.
• Reassembles leaves for leaf spring, fits keeper on leaves, and fastens with bolts.
• Records number of leaves in spring, dimensions of leaves, size of connecting bolt, and repairs made.