Locksmiths / Safe Repairers

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS); CML (Certified Master Locksmith); CMS (Certified Master Safecracker); Forensic Locksmith; Lock Technician (Lock Tech); Locksmith; Road Service Locksmith; RST (Registered Safe Technician); Safe Technician (Safe Tech); Vault Technician (Vault Tech)

Tasks

• Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
• Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
• Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
• Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
• Open safe locks by drilling.
• Set up and maintain master key systems.
• Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
• Keep records of company locks and keys.
• Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
• Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
• Install alarm and electronic access systems.
• Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
• Unlock cars and other vehicles.

Knowledge

• Mechanical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Public Safety and Security
• Administration and Management
• English Language
• Law and Government
• Sales and Marketing
• Education and Training
• Computers and Electronics
• Mathematics
• Administrative
• Economics and Accounting
• Building and Construction

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Near Vision
• Finger Dexterity
• Visualization
• Control Precision
• Oral Expression
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Flexibility of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Multilimb Coordination
• Trunk Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity