Locksmith Apprentice (Entry-Level) (London)

About Us: With a legacy spanning over 100 years right here in London, Ontario, Walker Security Locksmith has built a reputation on trust, craftsmanship, and community reliability. We take immense pride in keeping our neighbors safe and maintaining the time-honored skills of the locksmith trade. We specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial security solutions—from classic key cutting and protected openings to high-tech electronic access systems. We are looking for a motivated, hands-on and reliable Locksmith Apprentice to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in learning a skilled trade from the ground up. We provide the mentorship, the tools, and the professional training to help you establish a lifelong career. What You’ll Do: Working side-by-side with our experienced master locksmiths, you will learn the craft from scratch. Your responsibilities and independence will grow as your training progresses, including: - Learning the Craft: Assisting with installing, repairing, maintaining, and re-keying residential and commercial door hardware. - Cutting Keys: Mastering the use of key duplication machines, code-cutting equipment, and manual code origination. - Mobile Service Support: Accompanying senior technicians on field service routes and responding to emergency residential/commercial calls across London and surrounding areas. - Customer Service: Representing a century-old London brand by providing friendly, professional, and honest communication to clients in the shop and in the field. What We’re Looking For: You do not need prior locksmithing experience, but you do need a high level of mechanical aptitude, physical dexterity, and a strong work ethic. - Mechanical Aptitude: You genuinely enjoy working with your hands, using basic power tools, and figuring out how physical, mechanical components fit together - Clean Driving Record: A valid Ontario Driver’s License with a clean abstract is mandatory, as you will eventually operate a company service vehicle - Background Check: A mantadory clean criminal record check - Patience & Precision: Working with small springs, pins, and tight physical tolerances requires an exceptional eye for detail, focus, and a steady hand What You Bring: - Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-first attitude - Reliable, punctual, and professional - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Nice-to-Have: prior introductory exposure or experience in carpentry, property maintenance, hardware installation, or automotive repair - Must have a safe place to park a company service vehicle overnight What We Offer: - Paid On-the-Job Training: Learn a highly respected, specialized trade with hands-on training and mentorship - Tools & Support: Company vehicle, locksmith specific tools and uniform provided - Opportunity to build: a long-term career in the locksmith trade - Competitive wages: based on experience, paid 3-week vacation days and statutory holidays - Variety in day-to-day work — no two days are the same! ​​Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm After Hours On-call (rotational basis) How to Apply: Ready to build a permanent career with a trusted local institution? We want to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you are interested in entering the locksmith trade to with the subject line "Locksmith Apprentice Application”. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour Benefits: - Company car - On-site parking - Paid time off Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pj07t