[Core] [26% incumbents] Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Open safe locks by drilling.
  DWAs: Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
  DWAs: Repair structural components.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
  DWAs: Install hardware or other interior fixtures.

[Supplemental] [26% incumbents] Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
  DWAs: Refinish wood or metal surfaces.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
  DWAs: Disable door locks.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
  DWAs: Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Set up and maintain master key systems.
  DWAs: Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
  DWAs: Install hardware or other interior fixtures.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Keep records of company locks and keys.
  DWAs: Document operational activities.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Install alarm and electronic access systems.
  DWAs: Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.

[Core] [25% incumbents] Unlock cars and other vehicles.
  DWAs: Disable door locks.

[EMERGING:New] Read blueprints and project specification manuals to recommend appropriate hardware and electronic locking devices.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.23 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.00 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.76 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.48 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.46 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.31 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Education and Training (imp:3.27 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.20 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.19 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.04 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Building and Construction (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.73 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.65 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:2.62 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:2.58 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:2.54 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:2.42 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.42 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:2.42 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:1.85 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Chemistry (imp:1.81 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Geography (imp:1.69 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.54 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.46 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.36 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.31 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.28 lvl:0.60) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19 lvl:0.46) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.15 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.08 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04 lvl:0.19) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visualization (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Reaction Time (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.38 lvl:3.96) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.31 lvl:4.54) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.27 lvl:4.12) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.15 lvl:5.46) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.15 lvl:4.31) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.12 lvl:4.73) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.12 lvl:3.50) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.08 lvl:3.77) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.96 lvl:5.00) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.92 lvl:4.42) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.88 lvl:3.85) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.88 lvl:3.31) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.88 lvl:3.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.85 lvl:4.62) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.85 lvl:3.73) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.81 lvl:4.19) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.81 lvl:4.38) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.77 lvl:4.12) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.65 lvl:4.46) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Working with Computers (imp:3.58 lvl:3.15) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.58 lvl:3.73) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.54 lvl:3.65) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.46 lvl:3.69) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.46 lvl:3.58) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.46 lvl:3.96) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Processing Information (imp:3.42 lvl:3.31) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.42 lvl:3.77) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.35 lvl:3.46) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.35 lvl:3.73) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.32 lvl:2.81) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.96) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.27 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:2.81) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.77) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.20 lvl:3.35) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.19 lvl:3.31) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.08 lvl:3.20) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.96 lvl:2.68) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.92 lvl:3.23) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.63) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.25) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.13) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.95) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cooperation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Humility (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:0.04) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Repairing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Installation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 15,040
  annual_median    : $51,320
  annual_pct10     : $35,530
  annual_pct25     : $43,160
  annual_pct75     : $64,560
  annual_pct90     : $79,400
  annual_mean      : $55,470
  hourly_median    : $24.68

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($76,740)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($27,220)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.819x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   10,220  median: $  48,560
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,790  median: $  59,420
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,010  median: $  70,740
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      400  median: $  70,300
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      320  median: $  44,920
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $       0
  Construction                             emp:      240  median: $  45,780
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      170  median: $  66,340
  Manufacturing                            emp:      120  median: $  64,920
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       50  median: $  62,690

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   10,220  median: $  48,560
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,790  median: $  59,420
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,010  median: $  70,740
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      400  median: $  70,300
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      320  median: $  44,920
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $       0
  Construction                             emp:      240  median: $  45,780
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      170  median: $  66,340
  Manufacturing                            emp:      120  median: $  64,920
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       50  median: $  62,690

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
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wikidata_qid       : N/A
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wikipedia_url      : N/A
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Locksmithing (similarity: 0.4878)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locksmithing
  QID: Q2304418
  Extract: Locksmithing is the work of creating and bypassing locks. Locksmithing is a traditional trade and in many countries requires completion of an apprenticeship. The level of formal education legally required varies by country, ranging from no formal education to a training certificate awarded by an emp

  Title: Safe-cracking (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe-cracking
  QID: Q7398436
  Extract: Safe-cracking is the process of opening a safe without either the combination or the key.

  Title: Lock and key (similarity: 0.4878)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_and_key
  QID: Q228039
  Extract: A lock is a mechanical or electronic fastening device that is released by a physical object, by supplying secret information, by a combination thereof, or it may only be able to be opened from one side, such as a door chain.

  Title: The Misfits (2021 film) (similarity: 0.3077)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Misfits_(2021_film)
  QID: Q65121393
  Extract: The Misfits is a 2021 American heist action film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Robert Henny and Kurt Wimmer. The film stars Pierce Brosnan, Rami Jaber, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Chung, Mike Angelo, Tim Roth, Nick Cannon and Qais Qandil.

  Title: Professional certification (similarity: 0.2182)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification
  QID: Q16023913
  Extract: 
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. Not all certifications that use post-nominal letters are an acknowledgement of educ

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Rich O*NET data provides comprehensive task, skill, and ability profiles. BLS wage data current to May 2025. Strong related occupation mappings confirm role boundaries and relationships.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:54:06.067781+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,760
tokens_output        : 4,206
cost_usd             : $0.045917
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but semantic neighbors include 'Locksmithing' and 'Safe-cracking' articles that describe the general field and specialized techniques. The occupation encompasses both traditional locksmithing and safe repair specializations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers are skilled technicians who repair and open locks, fabricate keys, change lock and safe combinations, and install security hardware for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. They combine mechanical expertise with security knowledge to solve access problems and maintain locking systems. These professionals work directly with customers in emergency situations and planned installations, requiring both technical proficiency and customer service skills.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves responding to lockout emergencies, cutting duplicate keys using specialized machinery, and disassembling mechanical locking devices to repair worn tumblers and springs. They drill safe locks when combinations are lost, install vault doors according to blueprints, and set up master key systems for commercial buildings. Much of their work requires precise hand movements and finger dexterity while working with small mechanical components. They frequently travel between job sites using specialized tools and equipment, often working directly with stressed customers who are locked out of homes, businesses, or safes.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic interests who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and problem-solving with tangible objects. Successful locksmiths possess exceptional arm-hand steadiness and near vision abilities, as the work demands precision when manipulating small lock components and cutting keys to exact specifications. They demonstrate high dependability and integrity, crucial traits when customers trust them with access to their most secure spaces. The role suits detail-oriented professionals who can work independently, communicate clearly with distressed customers, and maintain composure in emergency situations while applying mechanical knowledge to solve complex security puzzles.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most locksmiths enter the field with a high school diploma (61.5% of workers) and learn through on-the-job training or brief post-secondary certificate programs (15.4% of workers). Some complete specialized locksmithing courses that cover lock mechanisms, safe technology, and key cutting techniques. Entry-level positions often begin as apprentices or helpers, where new workers learn to operate key cutting machines, basic lock repair, and customer service protocols under experienced supervision.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced locksmiths can advance to become Certified Professional Safe Technicians (CPS) or Certified Master Locksmiths (CML), specializing in complex commercial security systems or forensic locksmithing. Many establish independent locksmith businesses, leveraging their technical skills and customer relationships. Career paths may lead to security consulting, vault installation supervision, or specialized roles in access control technology as mechanical systems increasingly integrate with electronic security solutions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The locksmith industry employs 15,040 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $51,320 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $35,530 to $79,400. Geographic wage variation is significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $76,740 versus Puerto Rico at $27,220. The largest employment sector is Administrative and Support Services with 10,220 positions, followed by Educational Services with 1,790 jobs. Demand remains steady due to ongoing needs for security services, emergency lockout assistance, and the replacement of aging lock systems in commercial and residential properties.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Locksmith work has moderate automation resistance due to the hands-on nature of manipulating physical lock mechanisms and providing emergency services requiring human judgment. While electronic locks and smart security systems are expanding, they create new service opportunities rather than eliminating the need for skilled technicians who can repair, install, and bypass both mechanical and electronic systems.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Mechanical Door Repairers (49-9011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require mechanical knowledge, repairing and maintaining equipment, and working directly with customers on access-related hardware.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 4.2
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment activity 4.2
  [knowledge_overlap] Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations share Public Safety and Security knowledge and work with access control systems in buildings.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge importance 3.8
    data: Install hardware tasks
    data: Access Control Technician job title
  [riasec_cluster] Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share Realistic primary interests (R:6.09) and involve hands-on mechanical repair work with tools.
    data: RIASEC R:6.09
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
    data: Job Zone 2
  [task_similarity] Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (47-4021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve installing mechanical systems according to blueprints and maintaining complex mechanical devices requiring precision.
    data: Install safes according to blueprints
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness importance 4.0
    data: Control Precision ability 3.6
  [transferable_skill] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require similar mechanical repair skills, quality control analysis, and working with small precision components.
    data: Repairing transferable skill 3.5
    data: Quality Control Analysis 3.1
    data: Finger Dexterity importance 3.9

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['locksmith', 'safe repair', 'key cutting', 'lock installation', 'vault repair', 'security hardware', 'lock technician', 'safe technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['security guard', 'alarm monitoring', 'cybersecurity', 'software', 'network']
  title_patterns   : ['*locksmith*', '*safe*repair*', '*key*tech*', '*lock*tech*', '*access*control*tech*']
  common_variations: ['locksmith', 'lock smith', 'safe repairer', 'key maker', 'keysmith', 'lock technician', 'safe technician', 'access control technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'mechanical', 'principles', 'control', 'objects', 'repair', 'includes', 'techniques', 'materials', 'locks', 'hand', 'electronic', 'ideas', 'safe', 'machines', 'problems', 'needs', 'services']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  28  0.01058  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:11%  onet_tasks:4%
mechanical                 16  0.00605  inference            inference:44%  onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:12%
principles                 16  0.00605  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    13  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
repair                     12  0.00453  inference            inference:42%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:17%
includes                   12  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 12  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
materials                  12  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
locks                      11  0.00416  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  inference:27%  dwas:18%
hand                       11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
electronic                 11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
ideas                      11  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
safe                       10  0.00378  inference            inference:70%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:10%
machines                   10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
problems                   10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
needs                      10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
services                   10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
security                   10  0.00378  inference            inference:80%  onet_dimensions:20%
activities                 10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
devices                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
tools                       8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
install                     8  0.00302  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  dwas:25%
problem                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%