Commercial Locksmith: Acme Lock & Door in Cincinnati

Acme Lock & Door is hiring a Commercial Locksmith and Door Hardware Technician for full‑time field‑service work in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position pays $25 to $35 per hour based on experience. The technician installs, services, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains mechanical and electronic door hardware for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.

At least five years of experience in commercial locksmithing, door hardware, or security hardware is required. The work includes field repairs, security integration installations, commercial opening preparation, technical documentation, and compliance with codes, manufacturer specifications, and quality standards.

Role:
Commercial Locksmith and Door Hardware Technician

Employer:

Acme Lock & Door

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45232

Employment type:

Full-Time

Pay: $25 to $35 per hour, dependent upon experience

Commercial Door Hardware Service

The technician installs, services, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains commercial door hardware in field settings. The work includes mortise locks, cylindrical locksets, exit devices, panic hardware, door closers, electric strikes, electrified hinges, motorized latch‑retraction devices, and power‑transfer hardware.

Commercial opening preparation supports security integration projects. The technician diagnoses door operation, alignment, and hardware problems, performs preventive maintenance, completes field repairs, and documents completed work and materials.

Mechanical and electronic door hardware

• Mortise and cylindrical locksets
• Exit devices, panic hardware, and door closers
• Electric strikes, electrified hinges, and power‑transfer hardware
• SFIC and LFIC cylinder pinning and rekeying

Technical Qualifications For Field Service

The role requires knowledge of mechanical and electronic locking systems, commercial door hardware applications, and electronic locking system installation and troubleshooting. Blueprint, hardware schedule, technical drawing, schematic, wiring diagram, and manufacturer specification literacy are part of the qualification profile.

Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills support work on door operation and security hardware. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, along with the ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Acme Lock And Door In Cincinnati

Acme Lock & Door has operated since 1933 and serves the Cincinnati Tri‑State area. Its work includes commercial locksmithing, door hardware, storefront systems, access solutions, and security integration projects.

The employer serves commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. The Cincinnati operation uses field service to connect door hardware installation, repair, and security integration with the requirements of customer facilities.

Insurance Training And Paid Leave

The position includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Acme Lock & Door also lists a 401(k) plan with a competitive match, paid time off, holidays, and an employee assistance program.

Training and career advancement opportunities are part of the stated employment package. The role’s published pay is hourly and experience‑dependent, while the benefits are described as a separate part of the full‑time package.

The posted role names BEST, SARGENT, Corbin Russwin, Yale, Adams Rite, Medeco, Von Duprin, and HES among preferred product experience. ASSA ABLOY products, automatic operators, gates, revolving doors, master key system development, and access‑control environments are also identified as useful background.

The Cincinnati position includes work indoors, outdoors, and at heights, with usually low to moderate noise. OSHA certification or construction safety training is preferred, and the position includes advancement opportunities within commercial security hardware work.