Automotive Locksmith Apprentice

Daybreak Metro Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Daybreak Metro Inc. in San Jose seeks an apprentice under a licensed locksmith, learning key cutting, automotive programming, and lock servicing on live jobs across the Bay Area.

You’ll travel between yards on a mobile key van, receive on-the-job training, and build a stable long-term career with a growing company. Paid training — no experience required.

Qualifications

• Current California Locksmith license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.
• Able to pass a drug screening.
• 23 years of age or older (insurance requirement).
• Own cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice under a licensed locksmith on live jobs across Bay Area locations.
• Learn key cutting, automotive key programming, and lock servicing on various vehicles.
• Receive on-the-job training in advanced locksmith and key programming techniques.
• Travel between yards as part of a mobile key van team.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Tools

Key cutting machines

Automotive key programming

Lock servicing

Job description

Benefits:

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Daybreak Metro is a successful, established repossession company operating throughout California, with an in-house locksmith service supporting our internal operations. We're looking for a motivated individual to apprentice under a licensed locksmith and build a long-term, hands-on trade skill — no experience necessary.

About the Role

You'll train directly under our licensed locksmith, working out of our San Jose base and riding along to yards across the greater Bay Area, including San Jose, Newark, Richmond, and Benicia. Our mobile key van is outfitted with the latest key-cutting machines and programming software, giving you real, current-generation tools to learn on from day one.

This is outdoor, hands-on work with a variety of vehicles — you'll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and getting a little dirty. In return, you'll get paid, structured training toward a California Locksmith license and a stable, long-term role with a growing company.

What You'll Do

Apprentice under a licensed locksmith on live jobs across Bay Area locations

Learn key cutting, automotive key programming, and lock servicing on various vehicles

Receive on-the-job training in advanced locksmith and key programming techniques

Travel between yards as part of a mobile key van team

What We're Looking For

Dependable, punctual, and committed to learning a skilled trade

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work

Own cell phone

23 years of age or older (insurance requirement)

Able to pass a drug screening

Current California Locksmith license, or eligibility to obtain one through the State of California

Schedule & Pay

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

$20–$22/hour

Paid training — no experience required

Benefits

80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

100% company-paid life insurance policy

401(k) with 4% company match

Company paid California Locksmith license