Locksmith

Amentum; North Dakota; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Locksmith in North Dakota to install, repair, and maintain a wide range of locks and associated hardware. The role requires certification and the ability to open locks without keys using specialized methods, plus readiness for shift work and overtime.

Responsibilities include servicing doors, file cabinets, and furniture locks, maintaining accurate key records, and supporting maintenance teams during emergencies. A Top Secret clearance is required; US citizenship is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain DCJS Private Security Registration within 1 year.
• Two+ years as a Certified Locksmith.
• High school or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, service, maintain, and repair locks and related hardware.
• Open locks without keys using picking, impressioning, drilling, or duplicating keys.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist Contractors as needed.
• Maintain records of key and lock assignments; manage master keys and re-keying.
• Install door hardware including mortise, rim, and other locks; replace hardware as needed.
• Assist in maintenance scheduling and related record keeping.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Read and follow instructions

Rotation shift willingness

Emergency response readiness

Documentation/writing

Education

High school/technical school/apprenticeship

Tools

Registered Locksmith Certification

Certified Professional Locksmith

Medico Factory Certification

Yale I.C. Factory Certification

Kaba MAS X-10 certification

Job description

JOB FUNCTION: Install, repair, replace, and maintain locks; open locks without keys by picking, impressing, drilling, and duplicating keys.

HOURS: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday-Friday

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform installation, adjusting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing of combination door locks, door strikes, locks on file cabinets, desks, and other pieces of furniture.
• Adjust door hinges, closures, and frames.
• Check perform preventive maintenance on combination door locks, door closures,hinges, and associated hardware to assure that systems are properly working.
• Disassemble combination-locking devices, repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, andother electronic or mechanical parts.
• Reinstall new or repaired parts.
• Change combinations, vaults, and doors with combinations.
• Participate in related record keeping duties.
• Install mortise, rim, and key for door locks; replace and install all finished buildingshardware such as door closures, panic bars, window closures and locks.
• Repair locks on file cabinets, desks, and other pieces of furniture.
• Perform master key and re-keying function; design key bypass systems and maintainaccurate records of such systems.
• Duplicate keys, establish/maintain accurate records of key assignments, record changes in key, and lock assignments.
• Service emergency locking devices such as panic bars to insure safe performance.
• Assist in development and revision of maintenance schedules.
• Assist contractors as required with knowledge of facilities, operations, and utilities.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Perform other job-related work as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications: Registered LocksmithCertification, Certified Professional Locksmith, Medico Factory Certified Unican Factory Certification, Yale I.C. Factory Certification or Kaba MAS X-10 certification.
• Must be able to obtain within one year and maintain a Department of Criminal JusticeServices (DCJS) Private Security Registration
• A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nightsas well as overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years working as a Certified Locksmith.

EDUCATION: High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to write correspondence.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or vocational program for a locksmith .
• Four years Grade 1 Carpenter, or equivalent carpenter experience, installing doors, frames, and associated hardware.

SECURITY: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbents may work in conditions that require operatingindustrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents mayparticipate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materialsthroughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to liftweight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee mayperform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The workenvironment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee mayencounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

NOTE : The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation Details:

$41.55

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.