About the role
Why DH Pace?
The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.
DH Pace Company, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking to hire a Key Technician Assistant to support out locksmithing team. This role is entry level and will develop your skills with basic repairs related to hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with basic diagnostics and repairs related to hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware
- Re-pin/re-key cylinders
- Engrave material and package for shipping
- Read production codes
- Cut and issue new keys on key cut machines including high security systems: Schlage, Medeco, and Best
- Operate a variety of equipment and machines, including key duplicating equipment and various hand or power tools
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- Reasonable knowledge of all types of locks, fastening devices, and related hardware
- Physical ability to lift 100 pounds independently; the ability to bend, climb, and stand for an extended amount of time
- Experience with master key systems is a plus
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
- Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Successful completion of references, employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.
DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)