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An armorer. Though, armorer is a broad term; as it refers to anyone who makes weapons and/or armor.

Other terms referring to a person who makes chainmail, specifically, are 'mailer', 'chain mailer' and 'chain linker'.

There are a few slang terms used. For example; a mailer's apprentice is sometimes referred to as a 'ring monkey'.

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