Locksmith Apprentice

We are looking for an apprentice locksmith technician to join our team. Applicant needs the correct highschool class background (recent graduates please send your transcript to show that) and or related locksmith experience at another shop. The applicant needs to have and to desire to learn customer service skills, salesmanship, integrity, intelligence, initiative and technical abilities. The applicant must desire to learn new skills, products and certifications. The applicant must be able to read, type, text and enter data accurately. Applicant must be teachable and coachable as we will work with you in the areas above that need improvement. Must have a driver's license and be able to pass state and federal background checks. Must be able to pass a drug test. This opening is for a three day weekend shift of Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8a-9pm. No exception, you must be able to consistently work this shift without issue. The job entails answering phones, discussing customers' needs, quoting, scheduling customers, inventory, shop work, arriving on-site to solve the customers' technical problems. This is a combination of shop, office and field work to learn everything. The position comes with lots of support, hands on training, books, manuals, videos, in person classes and a fully equipped van to drive. Benefits include medical insurance, Health Savings Account Contributions, Lane County, Oregon State and National Annual Park Pass. Company profit-sharing plan. Pay is going to start at $15-16 per hour because there is a lot you need to learn to be successful. It takes time and experience to become proficient within our trade - there is no way around this. We will continue to give you $.50/hr raises every six months if you can keep up with the training and skill requirements for jobs. But there is plenty of room to grow and receive raises up to $25 per hour over time as you master the skills and abilities we need from you to be successful. Do not apply if your goal is to try and convince us to pay you more than that because of your other work experience. Unfortunaltey we have found most of it not relevant to what we do. If you have sufficient related experience please see the other non apprentice locksmith positions we have on Indeed with those stated miniums you need to have and apply to those instead. Related Industry Experience and background items that will make you easier and faster to train as a locksmith: Basic Skills Basic math Using a Micrometer Using tweezers Using a tape measure Using basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, and wrenches Using basic power tools such as drills, screw guns and cutting wheels. Automotive Skills Automotive mechanic Removing door panels, locks, steering column housings and ignitions. Using wrenches, sockets and other automotive tools. Using software programmers Running vehicle Diagnostics Using Volt meter Running electrical diagnostics Soldering Construction & Carpentry Skills Using templates & jigs Drilling and prepping doors and frames Installing hardware on doors Cutting and Modifying doors and frames Door & Frame installation Other Experience Types Electronics Computer & IT knowledge Small mechanical machine operations Please provide a copy of your high school transcripts to show the classes you took. Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Apprenticeship Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 39 per week Benefits: Company car Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tools provided Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every weekend On call Application Question(s): Can you pass a background check? Can you pass a drug test? Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Language: English (Required) Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: Eugene, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations