O*NET-SOC 49-9094.00

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l3.508/2019
Time Management2.B.5.a3.2508/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2019
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.1208/2019
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.8808/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8808/2019
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7508/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6208/2019
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.Core2108/2019
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.Core2108/2019
Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.Core2108/2019
Open safe locks by drilling.Core2108/2019
Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.Core2108/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.0911/2023
Conventional4.6911/2023
Investigative2.1811/2023
Social1.5711/2023
Enterprising1.3411/2023
Artistic1.0811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.