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The Experienced Locksmith installs, rekeys, and troubleshoots commercial door hardware, locks, and key systems for Anderson Lock in Des Plaines, Illinois. The full-time position involves diagnosing security-door-hardware problems, using hand and power tools, and communicating with clients and team members. The employer lists two or more years of locksmith or equivalent experience as preferred, with welding experience as a plus. Salary and application deadline are not provided by the employer.

Anderson Lock is a family-owned company founded in 1960 with more than 120 full-time and part-time employees. Its commercial, institutional, industrial, and government customers receive locks, door hardware, access controls, doors, frames, and related supplies. The company operates more than 40 service trucks from the Des Plaines main office.

Role: Experienced Locksmith

Employer: Anderson Lock

Location: 850 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Employment type: Full-time

Work mode: Not provided by the employer

Preferred experience: 2 or more years of locksmith or equivalent experience

Salary: Not provided by the employer

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, wellness support, and 401(k) contributions

The locksmith installs, rekeys, and troubleshoots commercial locks, door hardware, and key systems. Diagnosing a security-door-hardware problem comes before the repair or adjustment, and the work includes direct communication with clients and team members.

Commercial locksmith projects can include master key systems, exit devices, electrified hardware, mortise locks, door closers, and high-security cylinders. Anderson Lock's customer base includes commercial real estate, health care, industrial, government, school, university, and data-center facilities.

Basic hand- and power-tool skills are part of the stated qualifications. Strong troubleshooting, self-motivation, interpersonal communication, and mechanical ability support work on commercial door hardware and key systems.

Service work also requires clear records and coordinated timing. Anderson Lock operates more than 40 service trucks from Des Plaines, so a locksmith's updates connect customer requests, field work, parts, and follow-up service. The employer lists welding experience as a plus.

The family-owned Anderson Lock maintains its main office at 850 East Oakton Street in Des Plaines. The company also operates a Door Division in Elk Grove Village with a fabrication shop, warehouse, project managers, and estimators.

• The benefits package includes a 401(k) program and company contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, short-term disability, wellness, and advancement benefits are also listed for the workforce.

Two or more years of locksmith or equivalent experience are preferred. Welding experience is listed as a plus rather than a required qualification. The position also calls for mechanical ability, self-motivation, communication skills, troubleshooting ability, and basic hand- and power-tool knowledge.

A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required. The technician must be able to obtain an Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card. The employer does not provide a salary range or application deadline.

Is The Position Full-Time?

Anderson Lock lists the Experienced Locksmith role as full-time.

How Much Experience Is Preferred?

Two or more years of locksmith or equivalent experience are preferred. Welding experience is a plus.

Where Is The Job Located?

The listed workplace is Anderson Lock's main office at 850 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, Illinois.

What Benefits Are Listed?

• health coverage, paid leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellness support, advancement opportunities, and a 401(k) program with company contribution

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