SOS Steel Co., Inc. was founded in 1946 by John Somers, Henry O’Rear and Paul Stephan. The company was originally located on Montgomery Street in San Jose, but moved to the present location in 1955. All three founders remained active in the company until 1990 when employees purchased the company.SOS Steel maintains a full staff of estimators, project managers and detailers who have over 150 years combined experience in the fabrication and erection field. The shop at SOS Steel is affiliated with the Boilermakers Union Local 549 and field crews are employed by Field Ironworkers from Local 377.

The current facility is located at 1160 Richard Avenue with easy access to Highways 101, 880 and 280. The shop and yard are serviced by one 10 ton and two 5 ton overhead cranes with access from either Richard Avenue or Memorex Drive.Starting in 1946, SOS Steel has been a recognized Bay Area leader in the structural steel industry. With cost efficient and on-time construction, SOS Steel strives to exceed the expectation on each and every job. We offer comprehensive steel packages that include basic structural items as well as full miscellaneous packages. Our company specializes in projects that include structural framing up to four stories.With a 30,000 sq ft shop, SOS Steel can fabricate and process any job and deliver with quality and assurance. With great shop workers employed from the Boilermakers Union and two shifts working Monday through Friday, SOS Steel promises all fabrication work will be delivered and ready for fit up.

Services & Capabilities

Since 1946, SOS Steel has provided top-quality, cost effective and on time steel fabrication, erection and construction services to the Bay Area. SOS Steel has concentrated on all types of projects involving structural steel and miscellaneous iron work.As a licensed subcontractor with the state of California, and members of the rigorous AISC certification program, SOS dedicates itself to the highest level of performance. AISC Certification verifies that a fabricator has a quality-management system in place, implemented, and effective.