Career overview

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

O*NET-SOC 49-9094.00

Median pay / yr$50,490

OutlookBelow Average

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Locksmiths and Safe Repairers.

RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

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