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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 14 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

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Core · Task 18789 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.

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Core · Task 7126 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.

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Core · Task 7127 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.

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Core · Task 7124 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.

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Core · Task 7131 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Open safe locks by drilling.

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Core · Task 18790 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Set up and maintain master key systems.

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Core · Task 18791 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.

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Core · Task 7125 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Keep records of company locks and keys.

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Core · Task 7128 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 7129 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.

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Core · Task 18792 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Install alarm and electronic access systems.

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Core · Task 7130 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.

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Core · Task 18793 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Unlock cars and other vehicles.

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Supplemental · Task 7132 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.

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