Applications Admin

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year. Why Work at BCT? Highly Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans, & 401K: We pay for skill AND talent. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits & 401K employer match 50% up to 6%. Medical Insurance: 90% of Insurance Premiums are covered by BCT!!! Low deductibles, ZERO coinsurance, & extensive provider networks to utilize. Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plans and many paid U.S. holidays. Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace. Historic Location: Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location. Innovation: Work for a company that continuously invests back into the business and the employees. With our cutting-edge foundry being a prime example of true innovation.

Amenities: Enjoy free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more! Continuous Education: Venture in your future with our tuition reimbursement program and our variety of investments in your continued learning. Engaged Leadership: You will love AND know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, & interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels. Second Chance Employer: If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance. Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help. Veteran Support: BCT supports and honors veterans. Made in America: All our components are made in the USA.

Our PACT Our core values (Passionate, Accountability, Customer-Focused, & Team Player) are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 330+ employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

Job Summary Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, the Applications Admin provides administrative and project coordination support to the Application Engineering team. This role supports quotations, project documentation, engineering records, and customer communications while helping ensure efficient project execution and collaboration across departments. Administrative Support

• Support the Application Engineering team with administrative tasks and scheduling.
• Maintain customer files, engineering records, and project documentation.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and presentations.
• Manage calendars, meetings, customer visits, and filing systems.

Quotation & Proposal Support

• Assist with customer quotations, proposals, and bid packages under the guidance of the Application Engineering Manager.
• Gather pricing, lead times, and supporting documentation from vendors and internal teams.
• Track quotation activity and opportunities within CRM/ERP systems.
• Support timely proposal submission and follow-up activities.

Project Coordination

• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate document approvals, revisions, and distribution.
• Facilitate communication between Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, and customers.
• Assist with project transitions between departments.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate customer, project, and quotation data.
• Generate reports on quotation activity, project status, and department metrics.
• Support data accuracy, document control, and process improvements.

Customer & Vendor Support

• Serve as a point of contact for routine customer and vendor communications.
• Coordinate requests for information, submittals, and document transmittals.
• Collect vendor quotations and supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Office Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience supporting engineering, sales, project management, or operations teams preferred.
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems preferred.