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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers - 49-9094.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Locksmith
  • Lock Technician
  • Service Technician
  • Road Service Locksmith

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using keycutting machines.
  • Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
  • Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
  • Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as powered drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
  • Keep records of company locks and keys.
  • Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
  • Open safe locks by drilling.
  • Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
  • Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • operate crane in construction, manufacturing or repair setting
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • operate lathes
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use combination welding procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use spray paint equipment
  • weld together metal parts, components, or structures

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Locksmith (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Locksmith
  • Safe-and-Vault Service Mechanic

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Locksmith
  • Locksmith Apprentice
  • Safe-and-Vault Service Mechanic