diff --git a/pcbnew/pad.cpp b/pcbnew/pad.cpp
index 7b55ae5500..5dd7b7ef2b 100644
--- a/pcbnew/pad.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/pad.cpp
@@ -2017,8 +2017,8 @@ std::vector<PCB_SHAPE*> PAD::Recombine( bool aIsDryRun, int maxError )
             shape->SetFilled( true );
             shape->SetStroke( STROKE_PARAMS( 0, LINE_STYLE::SOLID ) );
             shape->SetPolyShape( existingOutline );
-            shape->Rotate( VECTOR2I( 0, 0 ), - GetOrientation() );
             shape->Move( - ShapePos() );
+            shape->Rotate( VECTOR2I( 0, 0 ), - GetOrientation() );
             AddPrimitive( shape );
         }
     }