locksmith apprentice?

by **Lockpick Dan** » 2 Mar 2004 18:16

is it hard to become a locksmith apprentice?I want to get a job as one this summer. I was just wondering how hard it would be to get to be an apprentice, and what they would look at when deciding whether to take u on.

by **Chucklz** » 2 Mar 2004 18:36

Its as hard as asking. Go to your local smith, neatly dresed, ie no ripped jeans chains, etc. and ask if he/she wouldnt mind taking you on as an aprentice. Just be wary, the traditional salary of an apprentice is experience, not cash.

by **GrEmLiN** » 2 Mar 2004 18:54

^-ding ding ding. I myself am interested in visiting my local locksmith and asking the same question. I really couldn't care too much about money, just the knowledge.. however I could sorta see giving me a few bucks for doing actual work that they would normall do, like rekeying a lock or copying a key. :wink:

by **Chucklz** » 2 Mar 2004 19:30

There is nothing to loose by asking. In fact, you may find that you get a bunch of old locks or the contents of a pin kit that has spilled, or god knows what else.

by **Lockpick Dan** » 2 Mar 2004 19:52

seeing as i'm not the kind of kid who ownes ripped jeans or chains (my dad is a doctor and we're not that kind of family) i get good grades and stuff so i should be able to get a work permit from the school, i don't really care about the money, i just want to learn and hey if there r free locks and stuff even better

by **Lockpick Dan** » 2 Mar 2004 19:53

i'd heard that it could be hard to get to be an apprentice because they r worried about training ppl who will later break into buildings and steal stuff

by **Chucklz** » 2 Mar 2004 19:58

I beleive that if you present yourself properly, you can reduce that impression considerably. Bringing a letter of recomendation from one of your teachers on school letterhead certainly couldn't hurt. Something from your father saying that he knows your interest is genuine and blah blah blah on stationary with the MD could also add to your perceived standing. Pleasantness and willing to do the meanial stuff first, like making the coffee and cleaning up brass shavings probably will take you even farther.

by **Lockpick Dan** » 2 Mar 2004 20:32

could any of u locksmiths out there tell me what u'd be looking for in an apprentice besides free work

by **GrEmLiN** » 2 Mar 2004 21:52

I would imagine exactly what Chucklz is trying to tell you.. listen to him, he knows how its done. I'll certainly take your advice. Thanks.

by **Lockpick Dan** » 2 Mar 2004 22:07

yeah, thanx

by **Varjeal** » 4 Mar 2004 13:34

Here are some things I look for when interviewing potential employees.

1. Neat and clean appearance. 1st impressions do matter.
2. Higher than "average" integrity and personal morals. (I'm fussy about this in particular)
3. Intelligent.
4. Proficient with basic hand tools.
5. Trainable.
6. Ability and willingness to do detail work. There are some jobs that must be done quickly, but on the whole I expect the employee to take as much time as necessary to do a proper job. I can't stand people who specialize in "short cuts".
7. Decent memory. (In other words, once they have been shown and have demonstrated how to do something, they remember how to do it next time.)
8. Enjoy the work

Ummm...that's about all I can think of at the moment. Hope that helps.

by **Luke** » 5 Mar 2004 0:41

With that hand tool thing, if you can't pick a lock in front of the guy when he's watching straight away im sure he will understand

Very good blokes locksmiths, nice and understanding, although the is a local locksmith about 30 mins from my house - not so local actually run by a bunch of lesbians they hate me :oops:

by **FunkyGuy** » 5 Mar 2004 18:59

get on their good side go make them some cookies lol, and then be their aprentice if you want.

by **Mad Mick** » 5 Mar 2004 19:58

run by a bunch of lesbians they hate me

When you grow into a man Luke, they'll really hate you!! :lol:

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