Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Manufacturing
Tasks
What tasks do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers perform?
Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
Open safe locks by drilling.
Knowledge
What do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers need to know?
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge 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 Security
Knowledge 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.
Skills
What skills do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers need?
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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