Automotive Key Technician — Bay Area

Job overview

The Automotive Key Technician works onsite, with a mobile key van staged in San Jose, Newark, Richmond, or Benicia and travel among yards in those locations. Pay is $28–$32 per hour. The role supports Daybreak Metro's in-house locksmith team. The technician performs automotive key and lock services across a range of vehicles at Bay Area yards. The mobile role helps the company handle live jobs using key-cutting equipment and programming software.

What you'll do

• Cut and program automotive keys
• service locks across a variety of vehicles
• handle live jobs at Bay Area locations
• apply locksmith and programming techniques independently
• and travel between yards as part of the mobile key van team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive key technician

automotive locksmith

key cutting

key programming

mobile key van

bay area

san jose ca

newark ca

richmond ca

benicia ca

$28–$32/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• company-paid California Locksmith license.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of automotive key programming, locksmithing, or related experience, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a current California Locksmith license or eligibility to obtain one. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

About the employer

Daybreak Metro Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.