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Career: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Job Description
Repair and open locks; make keys; change locks and safe combinations; and install and repair safes.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Cut new or duplicate keys, using keycutting machines. |
100
|
Cut new or duplicate keys using impressions or code key machines. |
100
|
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools. |
100
|
Set up and maintain master key systems. |
100
|
Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations. |
100
|
Install door hardware such as locks and closers. |
100
|
Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys. |
96
|
Keep records of company locks and keys. |
96
|
Open safe locks by drilling. |
96
|
Unlock cars and other vehicles. |
91
|
Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus. |
78
|
Install alarm and electronic access systems. |
74
|
Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as powered drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies. |
61
|
Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
71
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
71
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
65
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
65
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
63
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
63
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
62
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
60
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
60
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Thinking Creatively
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Processing Information
|
53
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
53
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
53
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
52
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
52
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
51
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
51
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
48
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
48
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
48
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
45
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
44
|
Interacting With Computers
|
42
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
40
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
39
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
36
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
35
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|