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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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