"Most people think of construction workers when they think of jobs needed in growing cities. As a locksmith, I get to help business owners and homeowners by installing, repairing, rebuilding, or servicing their locks and locking devices to keep their properties secure. Also, with all the turnover in rental properties, my services are always in demand. I love interacting with my customers and educating them about new options for safekeeping their belongings as well as their homes, families, or employees. They depend on me, and I appreciate their trust in me."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 49-9094

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.*

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Record keeping
• Repair parts
• Customer service
• Maintain equipment
• Troubleshooting

General Work Activities:

• Information Input
  • Keep records of company locks and keys
  • Set up and maintain master key systems
• Work Output
  • Cut materials according to specifications or needs
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
  • Fabricate parts or components
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials
  • Install hardware or other interior fixtures
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
  • Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures
  • Disable door locks
  • Repair structural components
  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

 

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Worklink
• Santee - Lynches
• Upper Savannah

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Berkeley County School District
• Clemson University
• Justice, Bureau of Prisons /Federal Prison System

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