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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

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

Other names for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers: Key Maker, Keysmith, Lock Expert, Lock Fitter, Lock Setter, Lock Technician, Lockmaker, Locksmith, Locksmith Apprentice, Road Service Locksmith, Safe and Vault Mechanic, Safe and Vault Service Mechanic, Safe Expert, Service Technician, Time Lock Expert, Vault Installer, Vault Service Mechanic,

What do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers do?

  • Open safe locks by drilling.
  • Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using keycutting machines.
  • Keep records of company locks and keys.
  • Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
  • Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
  • Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
  • Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
  • Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as powered drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.